Maximinus Daia AE2 — RIC VI Alexandria 113

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VI Alexandria 113

Ruler

Maximinus Daia

Denomination

AE2

Date

308 AD-310 AD

Mint

Alexandreia Egypt

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

FL VAL CONSTANTINVS FIL AVG

Head of Constantine I, laureate, right; ties divergent, with pointed truncation

Reverse

VIRTVS E-XERCITVS or VIRTVS EX-ERCITVS or VIRTVS E-X-ERCITVS

Virtus, draped, cuirassed, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and shield and trophy over left shoulder

About This Type

This RIC VI Alexandria 113 is an ae2 of Maximinus Daia (308 AD-310 AD), struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint. The reverse depicts Virtus, draped, cuirassed, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and shield and trophy over left shoulder.

About the AE2

AE2 is a modern size classification for late Roman bronze coins measuring 21–25mm in diameter. This class includes the reduced folles and nummi of the Constantinian and Valentinianic periods. The classification is widely used in RIC and dealer catalogs when the ancient denomination name is debated.

About the Alexandreia Egypt Mint

Alexandreia was the sole mint for Roman provincial coinage in Egypt, producing a distinctive series of tetradrachms and bronze denominations from Augustus through Diocletian. Its coinage used the Egyptian dating system rather than Latin legends.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Alexandria 113?: RIC VI Alexandria 113 is a Bronze AE2 of Maximinus Daia (308 AD-310 AD) struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Alexandria 113.
How do you identify RIC VI Alexandria 113?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, laureate, right; ties divergent, with pointed truncation with the inscription FL VAL CONSTANTINVS FIL AVG. The reverse depicts Virtus, draped, cuirassed, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and shield and trophy over left shoulder with the inscription VIRTVS E-XERCITVS or VIRTVS EX-ERCITVS or VIRTVS E-X-ERCITVS. Portrait type: laureate.