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.

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.

Galerius AE2 — RIC VI Cyzicus 52

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Cyzicus 52

Ruler

Galerius

Denomination

AE2

Date

308 AD-309 AD

Mint

Cyzicus

Metal

Bronze

Weight

5.78g

Diameter

27mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

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.

All Galerius coins Cyzicus mint All AE2 coins

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.