Galerius AE2, Mars reverse
RIC VI Cyzicus 52 · 308 AD-309 AD · Cyzicus
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
GAL VAL MAXIMINVS NOB C
Head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right
Reverse
VIRTVTI E-XERCITVS or VIRTVTI E-X-ERCITVS
Mars, draped, cuirassed, advancing right, holding spear in right hand and shield and trophy over left shoulder
About This Type
This RIC VI Cyzicus 52 is an ae2 of Galerius (308 AD-309 AD), struck at the Cyzicus mint. The reverse depicts Mars, draped, cuirassed, advancing right, holding spear in right hand and shield and trophy over left shoulder. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 5.78g, 27mm 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 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 52?
- RIC VI Cyzicus 52 is a Bronze AE2 of Galerius (308 AD-309 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Cyzicus 52.
- How do you identify RIC VI Cyzicus 52?
- The obverse depicts Head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right with the inscription GAL VAL MAXIMINVS NOB C. The reverse depicts Mars, draped, cuirassed, advancing right, holding spear in right hand and shield and trophy over left shoulder with the inscription VIRTVTI E-XERCITVS or VIRTVTI E-X-ERCITVS. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Cyzicus 52?
- RIC VI Cyzicus 52 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.78g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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