What is RIC VI Cyzicus 20a?

RIC VI Cyzicus 20a is a Bronze AE1 of Galerius (305 AD-306 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Cyzicus 20a.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Cyzicus 20a?

RIC VI Cyzicus 20a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 7.74g, diameter 28mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Galerius AE1 — RIC VI Cyzicus 20a

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Cyzicus 20a

Ruler

Galerius

Denomination

AE1

Date

305 AD-306 AD

Mint

Cyzicus

Metal

Bronze

Weight

7.74g

Diameter

28mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL VAL SEVERVS NOB CAES

Head of Severus II, laureate, right

Reverse

GENIO AVGG ET - CAESARVM NN

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 20a is an ae1 of Galerius (305 AD-306 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 7.74g, 28mm 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.

All Galerius coins Cyzicus mint All AE1 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Cyzicus 20a?: RIC VI Cyzicus 20a is a Bronze AE1 of Galerius (305 AD-306 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Cyzicus 20a.
How do you identify RIC VI Cyzicus 20a?: The obverse depicts Head of Severus II, laureate, right with the inscription FL VAL SEVERVS 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 AVGG ET - CAESARVM NN. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Cyzicus 20a?: RIC VI Cyzicus 20a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 7.74g, diameter 28mm, die axis 11 h, struck.