galeriusmaximinus Posted July 1 · Member Share Posted July 1 After some 30 years of collecting late Romans I was rather surprised to discover a new post-reform radiate fraction for Nicomedia mint. A mint which was so far missing this denomination despite being an active issuer of the main folles type (GENIO POPVLI ROMANI) and the two earlier types of argentei (four tetrarchs sacrificing in front of camp gate; camp gate with four turrets) which should fit to the normally expected time frame of such post-reform radiate fractions. It caused some fighting at the online auction this weekend and I was very happy to have acquired it. Here is a picture of the respective post-reform radiate fraction from Nicomedia mint and a comparison to the initial folles issue of Nicomedia of Diocletian, this one also showing solely the mintmark SMN without an officina. Further, I include a picture of the comparable Balkan and Eastern mint post-reform radiate fractions for Diocletian of the now 5 mints. Show your surprise discoveries or any nice post-reform radiate fractions. 11 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expat Posted July 1 · Supporter Share Posted July 1 Nice addition to your collection. I have only one radiate fraction, that of his cohort. Maximianus, AE radiate fraction. 295-299 AD. Cyzicus. IMP C M A MAXIMIANVS PF AVG, radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right / CONCORDIA MI-LITVM, Emperor standing right, receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter, standing left and holding sceptre. KΔ in lower centre. 2.74g, 24mm. RIC VI Cyzicus 16B. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejewk Posted July 1 · Member Share Posted July 1 It's a beautiful coin as well, and the portrait style of the follis is really strongly carried over to the small flan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heliodromus Posted July 2 · Member Share Posted July 2 Great find, and great condition too! So now, need to find the other 3 emperors (presumably). Makes you wonder what other post-reform fractions may be out there? Thessalonica? Aquileia? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted July 2 · Patron Share Posted July 2 Cool discovery, @galeriusmaximinus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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