Diocletian AE1, Genius reverse
RIC VI Cyzicus 12b · 297 AD-299 AD · Cyzicus
Obverse
Reverse
Universität Wien, Institut für Numismatik und Geldgeschichte
Obverse
IMP C M A MAXIMIANVS P F AVG
Head of Maximian, laureate, right
Reverse
GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI or 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 Cyzicus 12b is an ae1 of Diocletian (297 AD-299 AD), struck at the Cyzicus 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 11.28g, 30mm 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 Cyzicus Mint
Cyzicus (in modern Turkey) was a major eastern mint from the third century onward. Its mint mark typically appears as a variant of SMK in the reverse exergue of late Roman coinage.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VI Cyzicus 12b?
- RIC VI Cyzicus 12b is a Bronze AE1 of Diocletian (297 AD-299 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Cyzicus 12b.
- How do you identify RIC VI Cyzicus 12b?
- The obverse depicts Head of Maximian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C M A MAXIMIANVS 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 POPV-LI ROMANI or GENIO POPV-L-I ROMANI. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Cyzicus 12b?
- RIC VI Cyzicus 12b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.28g, diameter 30mm, die axis 11 h, struck.
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