How do you identify RIC VI Antioch 170b?

The obverse depicts Head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing right, leaning on lion's skin on club with the inscription HERCVLI - VICTORI. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Antioch 170b?

RIC VI Antioch 170b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.9g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Maximinus Daia AE2 — RIC VI Antioch 170b

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Antioch 170b

Ruler

Maximinus Daia

Denomination

AE2

Date

313 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Bronze

Weight

4.9g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMINVS P F AVG

Head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right

Reverse

HERCVLI - VICTORI

Hercules, standing right, leaning on lion's skin on club

About This Type

This RIC VI Antioch 170b is an ae2 of Maximinus Daia (313 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing right, leaning on lion's skin on club. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 4.9g, 21mm 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 170b?: RIC VI Antioch 170b is a Bronze AE2 of Maximinus Daia (313 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Antioch 170b.
How do you identify RIC VI Antioch 170b?: The obverse depicts Head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing right, leaning on lion's skin on club with the inscription HERCVLI - VICTORI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Antioch 170b?: RIC VI Antioch 170b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.9g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.