Maximinus Daia AE2, Genius reverse
RIC VI Alexandria 149b · 312 AD · Alexandreia Egypt
Obverse
Reverse
Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, Archäologie
Obverse
IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMINVS P F AVG
Head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right
Reverse
GENI-O - AVGVSTI
Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding head of Serapis in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand
About This Type
This RIC VI Alexandria 149b is an ae2 of Maximinus Daia (312 AD), struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint. The reverse depicts Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding head of Serapis in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 5.18g, 23mm 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 149b?
- RIC VI Alexandria 149b is a Bronze AE2 of Maximinus Daia (312 AD) struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Alexandria 149b.
- How do you identify RIC VI Alexandria 149b?
- 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, holding head of Serapis in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription GENI-O - AVGVSTI. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Alexandria 149b?
- RIC VI Alexandria 149b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.18g, diameter 23mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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