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Alexandria, follis, Maximianus Herculius and Concordia Militum
25.3.2023
..da Ancient & Medieval Coins.
Good evening all.
Your kind support please to identify this follis, 2.90g.
Cordiali saluti
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Rome, 27.3.2023
Dear,
the following are the main elements concerning the figure coin:

Post-Reform Radiate Fraction1, Alexandria mint, 296÷297 A. D., RIC VI 46b (page 667), rarity index "C"

Summary description (worn or no longer legible parts of the legend are indicated in red):
Obv. IMP C M A MAXIMIANVS P F AVG2. Maximianus Herculius Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right.
Rev. CONCORDIA MIL-ITVM3. Emperor standing right in military dress, short scepter in left hand, receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter standing left, scepter in left hand. Mint sign Δ/ALE4.

The web search for coins of the type of figure gave rise to the following results:

  1. https://wildwinds.com/coins/ric/maximianus/_alexandria_RIC_046b.jpg Maximianus, AE Post-Reform Radiate Fraction, 296-297, Alexandria, Officina 4 - RIC VI, 46b $16.00 January 07, 2007. Seller beastcoins Estimate: US $ 35 Maximianus, AE Post-Reform Radiate Fraction, 296-297, Alexandria, Officina 4 IMP C M A MAXIMIANVS P F AVG Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right. CONCORDIA MIL_ITVM Emperor standing right in military dress, short scepter in left hand, receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter standing left, scepter in left hand. D in lower middle field ALE in exergue. 20mm x 22mm, 3.35g RIC VI, 46b. Ex Tony Hardy Collection.
  2. https://www.acsearch.info/search.html?id=8690930 Kölner Münzkabinett Tyll Kroha Nachfolger UG http://www.koelner-muenzkabinett.de/ Auction 115 492 29.10.2021 Description Maximianus Herculius, 286-310 n. Chr. AE-Antoninian 296-297 n. Chr. Alexandria, 3. Offizin Vs.: IMP C M A MAXIMIANVS P F AVG, gepanzerte und drapierte Büste mit Strahlenkrone n. r., Rs.: CONCORDIA MI-LITVM, Kaiser steht n. r. und empfängt Victoriola-Globus von n. l. stehendem Iupiter, dazwischen Gamma, im Abschnitt ALE RIC 46b. 3.04g. dunkelbraune Patina, Vs. kl. Stempelfehler, vz erworben 1973 von Münzzentrum, Köln (Sammlernotiz).
  3. http://numismatics.org/collection/1974.203.1 Bronze Fraction of Diocletian, Alexandria, AD 296 - AD 297. 1974.203.1 Descrizione fisica Asse: 12 Dimensioni Peso: 2.64 Diametro: 21.5 Descrizione del tipo Arco cronologico: AD 296 - AD 297 Dritto: IMP C M A MAXIMIANVS P F AVG - Bust radiate draped cuirassed right. CONCORDIA MI[L]-ITVM - Prince standing right receiving Victory from Jupiter standing left. Tecnica di produzione: Coniato. Nominale: Fraction. Materiale: Bronzo. Autorità emittente Autorità emittente: Diocleziano. Geografico. Zecca: Alessandria Regione: Egitto. Dritto Ritratto: Massimiano. Rovescio Simbolo: A//ALE Ritratto: Massimiano.
  4. vcoins Maximianus Herculis - Post reform radiate - CONCORDIA MILITVM - Alexandria. Maximianus Post reform radiate, Alexandria, 3.16g / 20mm. IMP C M A MAXIMIANVS P F AVG Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. R/ CONCORDIA MILITVM Maximian standing right receiving victory on globe from Jupiter standing left, Γ in center, ALE in ex. RIC.46 VF Prezzo SKU: 03655 20.00€. Quotazione: 03/27/23.
  5. https://picclick.de/Rom-Kaiserreich-Tetrarchie-Radiatus-Maximianus-Herculius-Alexandria-374424336856.html Rom Kaiserreich/Tetrarchie - Radiatus Maximianus Herculius - Alexandria 296/297. Artikelzustand: --Keine Angabe “Knapper Schrötling , gut zentriert, vom rischen Stempel!”. Beendet: 31. Dez. 2022 22:52:27 MEZ. Startpreis: EUR 32,00 Römisches  Reich - Herrscher: Maximianus Herculius - Nominal: Radiatus - Gewicht ca. 3,29g. Durchmesser ca. 21 mm. - Av.   Kopf re. / Rv. Concordia Militum - Katalog: RIC VI / 46b; Alexandria 296/297  AD.
  6. https://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=250053 318, Lot: 790. Estimate $100. Sold for $260. Maximianus. First reign, AD 286-305. Æ Fraction (21mm, 3.36g, 12h). Alexandria mint, 3rd officina. Struck circa AD 296-297. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Maximianus standing right, receiving small Victory on globe from Jupiter standing left, holding scepter; Γ//ALE. RIC VI 46b. EF, attractive brown patina. From the Leo & Paula Gorelkin Collection.
  7. cngcoins Electronic Auction 457 Lot nuber 441 Maximianus. First reign, AD 286-305. Æ Fraction (22mm, 3.60g, 1h). Alexandria mint, 2nd officina. Struck circa AD 296-297. Lot: 441. Estimated: $ 100. Roman Imperial, Bronze Sold For $ 60. Maximianus. First reign, AD 286-305.Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Maximianus standing right, receiving small Victory on globe from Jupiter standing left, holding scepter; B//ALE. RIC VI 46b. Brown patina, minor deposits. Near EF. Closing Date and Time: 4 December 2019 at 12:26:40 ET.
  8. cngcoins  Electronic Auction 524 Lot nuber 644 Maximianus. First reign, AD 286-305. Æ Fraction (20mm, 3.74g, 11h). Alexandria mint, 2nd officina. Struck circa AD 296-297. NGC Ch XF, 5/5, 4/5. Estimated: $ 75. Roman Imperial, Bronze. Sold For $ 45. Maximianus. First reign, AD 286-305. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Maximianus standing right, receiving small Victory on globe from Jupiter standing left, holding scepter; B//ALE. RIC VI 46b. In NGC encapsulation 3351885-003, graded Ch XF, Strike 5/5, Surface 4/5. Closing Date and Time: 28 September 2022 at 13:34:20 ET.
  9. https://www.acsearch.info/search.html?id=8690930 Kölner Münzkabinett Tyll Kroha Nachfolger UG http://www.koelner-muenzkabinett.de/ Image: Kölner Münzkabinett Tyll Kroha Nachfolger UG Auction 115 492 29.10.2021 Description RÖMISCHE MÜNZEN RÖMISCHE KAISERZEIT Maximianus Herculius, 286-310 n. Chr. AE-Antoninian 296-297 n. Chr. Alexandria, 3. Offizin Vs.: IMP C M A MAXIMIANVS P F AVG, gepanzerte und drapierte Büste mit Strahlenkrone n. r., Rs.: CONCORDIA MI-LITVM, Kaiser steht n. r. und empfängt Victoriola-Globus von n. l. stehendem Iupiter, dazwischen Gamma, im Abschnitt ALE RIC 46b. 3.04g. dunkelbraune Patina, Vs. kl. Stempelfehler, vz.  erworben 1973 von Münzzentrum, Köln (Sammlernotiz). 55,-.
  10. vcoins Maximianus. First reign, AD 286-305. Alexandria. Maximianus. First reign, AD 286-305. Æ Fraction (22mm, 3.18g, 1h). Alexandria mint, 2nd officina. Struck circa AD 296-297. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Maximianus standing right, receiving small Victory on globe from Jupiter standing left, holding scepter; B//ALE. RIC VI 46b. Brown patina, Near EF. Price SKU: z3243 US$125.00 €116.34. Maximianus. First reign, AD 286-305. Alexandria. Maximianus. First reign, AD 286-305. Æ Fraction (22mm, 3.18 g, 1h). Alexandria mint, 2nd officina. Struck circa AD 296-297. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Maximianus standing right, receiving small Victory on globe from Jupiter standing left, holding scepter; B//ALE. RIC VI 46b. Brown patina, Near EF. Price SKU: z3243 US$125.00 €116.34.
I conclude by noting within the limits of a remote assessment, that the figure coin has physical, general and style characteristics comparable with those of period coins of the same type. In the present state of conservation, if authentic, the coin could, in my opinion, have a market value of c. 20€.

Best regards.
Giulio De Florio

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Notes:

(1) The coin under consideration is a "Post-Reform Radiate Fraction" (weighing about 3.0g). Reverse axis of the coin could be at 0 o'clock or at 6 o'clock. I collect in the table the physical characteristics of the coins of the type of figure present in the  above links:

Link Weight(g) Reverse axis (h) Diameter(mm)
1 3,35 6 20-22
2 3,04 - -
3 2,64 12 21,5
4 3,16 - 20
5 3,29 - 21
6 3,36 12 21
7 3,60 1 22
8 3,74 11 20
9 3,04 - -
10 3,18 1 22
The table shows that the weight of the coin above (2.90g) falls within the margins of variability of the tabulated coins.
2)  IMP C M A MAXIMIANVS P F AVG (IMPerator Caesar Marcus Aurelius MAXIMIANVS Pius Felix AVGustus). For a short biographical note on Maximianus Herculius click here. For the historical framework of the first tetrarchy, click here. The same type of coin was minted, as a sign of agreement among the parties, in the name of:
  • IMP C DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG ( Ric 46a)
  • IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG ( Ric 47)
  • FL VAL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES ( Ric 48a)
  • IMP C M A MAXIMIANVS P F AVG ( Ric 46b)
  • GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES ( Ric 48b)
(3) CONCORDIA MIL-ITVM. The Soldiers' Concord. The consent of the troops was invoked and bought by all the military monarchies of the period to ensure survival and to guarantee security against invasion.
(4) Δ/ALE, the mint sign, is made up of two parts: the first, "Δ", is the Greek numeral that distinguishes the fourth of 4 oficinae active at the time in the mint"; the second, "ALE", is the abbreviated name of Alexandria mint in Egypt.
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