How do you identify RIC VI Antioch 120?

The obverse depicts Bust of Maximinus Daia, helmeted, cuirassed, left, holding spear over right shoulder and shield decorated with two riders and four prisoners on left arm with the inscription MAXIMINVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Maximinus Daia, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head left, holding globe in right hand and leaning on long sceptre with left hand with the inscription MAXIMINVS NOBI-LISSIMVS CAESAR. Portrait type: helmeted.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Antioch 120?

RIC VI Antioch 120 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 6.39g, diameter 24mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Maximinus Daia AE2 — RIC VI Antioch 120

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Antioch 120

Ruler

Maximinus Daia

Denomination

AE2

Date

309 AD-310 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Bronze

Weight

6.39g

Diameter

24mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

helmeted

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

MAXIMINVS NOB CAES

Bust of Maximinus Daia, helmeted, cuirassed, left, holding spear over right shoulder and shield decorated with two riders and four prisoners on left arm

Reverse

MAXIMINVS NOBI-LISSIMVS CAESAR

Maximinus Daia, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head left, holding globe in right hand and leaning on long sceptre with left hand

About This Type

This RIC VI Antioch 120 is an ae2 of Maximinus Daia (309 AD-310 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Maximinus Daia, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head left, holding globe in right hand and leaning on long sceptre with left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 6.39g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Antioch 120?: RIC VI Antioch 120 is a Bronze AE2 of Maximinus Daia (309 AD-310 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Antioch 120.
How do you identify RIC VI Antioch 120?: The obverse depicts Bust of Maximinus Daia, helmeted, cuirassed, left, holding spear over right shoulder and shield decorated with two riders and four prisoners on left arm with the inscription MAXIMINVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Maximinus Daia, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head left, holding globe in right hand and leaning on long sceptre with left hand with the inscription MAXIMINVS NOBI-LISSIMVS CAESAR. Portrait type: helmeted.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Antioch 120?: RIC VI Antioch 120 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 6.39g, diameter 24mm, die axis 12 h, struck.