RIC VI Alexandria 122 Maximinus Daia obverse — Bust of Galeria Valeria, diademed, draped, right Obverse
RIC VI Alexandria 122 Maximinus Daia reverse — Venus, draped, standing front, head left, holding up apple with right hand,... Reverse

Universität Wien, Institut für Numismatik und Geldgeschichte

Catalog Reference
RIC VI Alexandria 122
Ruler
Maximinus Daia
Denomination
AE2
Date
310 AD
Mint
Alexandreia Egypt
Metal
Bronze
Weight
5.51g
Diameter
26mm
Die Axis
12 h
Portrait Type
diademed
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

GAL VAL-ERIA AVG

Bust of Galeria Valeria, diademed, draped, right

Reverse

VENERI V-ICTRICI

Venus, draped, standing front, head left, holding up apple with right hand, raising drapery over left shoulder with left hand

About This Type

This RIC VI Alexandria 122 is an ae2 of Maximinus Daia (310 AD), struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint. The reverse depicts Venus, draped, standing front, head left, holding up apple with right hand, raising drapery over left shoulder with left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 5.51g, 26mm diameter.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Alexandria 122?
RIC VI Alexandria 122 is a Bronze AE2 of Maximinus Daia (310 AD) struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Alexandria 122.
How do you identify RIC VI Alexandria 122?
The obverse depicts Bust of Galeria Valeria, diademed, draped, right with the inscription GAL VAL-ERIA AVG. The reverse depicts Venus, draped, standing front, head left, holding up apple with right hand, raising drapery over left shoulder with left hand with the inscription VENERI V-ICTRICI. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Alexandria 122?
RIC VI Alexandria 122 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.51g, diameter 26mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

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