RIC VI Alexandria 139b Maximinus Daia obverse — Head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right Obverse
RIC VI Alexandria 139b Maximinus Daia reverse — Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing ... Reverse

Universität Wien, Institut für Numismatik und Geldgeschichte

Catalog Reference
RIC VI Alexandria 139b
Ruler
Maximinus Daia
Denomination
AE2
Date
311 AD
Mint
Alexandreia Egypt
Metal
Bronze
Weight
7.08g
Diameter
26mm
Die Axis
12 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMINVS P F AVG

Head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right

Reverse

GENIO IMP-ERATORIS

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 139b 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 7.08g, 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 139b?
RIC VI Alexandria 139b is a Bronze AE2 of Maximinus Daia (311 AD) struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Alexandria 139b.
How do you identify RIC VI Alexandria 139b?
The obverse depicts Head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C GAL 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 GENIO IMP-ERATORIS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Alexandria 139b?
RIC VI Alexandria 139b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 7.08g, diameter 26mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

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