RIC VI Alexandria 99a — Maximinus Daia AE2
RIC VI Alexandria 99a · 308 AD-310 AD · Alexandreia Egypt
Obverse
Reverse
Martin von Wagner Museum, Universität Würzburg
Obverse
GAL VAL MAXIMINVS NOB CAES
Head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right; ties divergent, with pointed truncation
Reverse
GENIO CA-ESARIS
Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding patera in right hand and holding cornucopiae in left hand; liquid sometimes flowing from patera
About This Type
This RIC VI Alexandria 99a is an ae2 of Maximinus Daia (308 AD-310 AD), struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint. The reverse depicts Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding patera in right hand and holding cornucopiae in left hand; liquid sometimes flowing from patera. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 7.96g, 24mm 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 99a?
- RIC VI Alexandria 99a is a Bronze AE2 of Maximinus Daia (308 AD-310 AD) struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Alexandria 99a.
- How do you identify RIC VI Alexandria 99a?
- The obverse depicts Head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right; ties divergent, with pointed truncation with the inscription GAL VAL MAXIMINVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding patera in right hand and holding cornucopiae in left hand; liquid sometimes flowing from patera with the inscription GENIO CA-ESARIS. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Alexandria 99a?
- RIC VI Alexandria 99a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 7.96g, diameter 24mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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