What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Antioch 106b?

RIC VI Antioch 106b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 6.28g, diameter 24mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Maximinus Daia AE2 — RIC VI Antioch 106b

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Antioch 106b

Ruler

Maximinus Daia

Denomination

AE2

Date

308 AD-309 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Bronze

Weight

6.28g

Diameter

24mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C LIC LICINNIVS P F AVG

Head of Licinius, 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 Antioch 106b is an ae2 of Maximinus Daia (308 AD-309 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria 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 6.28g, 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 Antiocheia Syria Mint

Antiocheia (modern Antakya, Turkey) was one of the major eastern mints, operating from the Seleucid period through the late Roman Empire. It produced large volumes of silver and bronze coinage for the eastern provinces.

All Maximinus Daia coins Antiocheia Syria mint All AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Antioch 106b?: RIC VI Antioch 106b is a Bronze AE2 of Maximinus Daia (308 AD-309 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Antioch 106b.
How do you identify RIC VI Antioch 106b?: The obverse depicts Head of Licinius, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C LIC LICINNIVS 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 Antioch 106b?: RIC VI Antioch 106b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 6.28g, diameter 24mm, die axis 12 h, struck.