RIC VI Antioch 45b — Diocletian AE1
RIC VI Antioch 45b · 294 AD-295 AD · Antiocheia Syria
Obverse
Reverse
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Obverse
GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES
Head of Galerius, laureate, right
Reverse
GENIO POPV-L-I ROMANI
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 45b is an ae1 of Diocletian (294 AD-295 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 9.38g, 27mm diameter.
About the AE1
AE1 is a modern size classification for large late Roman bronze coins with a diameter of 25mm or more. The term is used when the ancient denomination name is uncertain. Coins in this class include the large folles of Diocletian's reform and the heavy bronzes of the early Constantinian period.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VI Antioch 45b?
- RIC VI Antioch 45b is a Bronze AE1 of Diocletian (294 AD-295 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Antioch 45b.
- How do you identify RIC VI Antioch 45b?
- The obverse depicts Head of Galerius, laureate, right with the inscription GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES. 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 POPV-L-I ROMANI. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Antioch 45b?
- RIC VI Antioch 45b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.38g, diameter 27mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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