RIC VI Alexandria 135b — Maximinus Daia AE2
RIC VI Alexandria 135b · 311 AD · Alexandreia Egypt
Obverse
Reverse
Katholische Universität Eichstätt-Ingolstadt
Obverse
IMP C GALER VAL MAXIMINVS P F AVG
Head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right
Reverse
BONO GENIO PII - IMPERATORIS
Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, pouring liquid from patera in right hand and holding cornucopiae in left hand
About This Type
This RIC VI Alexandria 135b is an ae2 of Maximinus Daia (311 AD), struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint. The reverse depicts Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, pouring liquid from patera in right hand and holding cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 5.72g, 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 135b?
- RIC VI Alexandria 135b is a Bronze AE2 of Maximinus Daia (311 AD) struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Alexandria 135b.
- How do you identify RIC VI Alexandria 135b?
- The obverse depicts Head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C GALER VAL MAXIMINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, pouring liquid from patera in right hand and holding cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription BONO GENIO PII - IMPERATORIS. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Alexandria 135b?
- RIC VI Alexandria 135b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.72g, diameter 26mm, die axis 7 h, struck.
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