What is RIC VI Cyzicus 55?

RIC VI Cyzicus 55 is a Bronze AE2 of Galerius (309 AD-310 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Cyzicus 55.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Cyzicus 55?

RIC VI Cyzicus 55 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 6.49g, diameter 26mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Galerius AE2 — RIC VI Cyzicus 55

Obverse

Reverse

Universität Wien, Institut für Numismatik und Geldgeschichte

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Cyzicus 55

Ruler

Galerius

Denomination

AE2

Date

309 AD-310 AD

Mint

Cyzicus

Metal

Bronze

Weight

6.49g

Diameter

26mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

GAL VAL MAXIMINVS NOB C

Head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right

Reverse

GENIO CA-ESARIS

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 55 is an ae2 of Galerius (309 AD-310 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 6.49g, 26mm 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 55?: RIC VI Cyzicus 55 is a Bronze AE2 of Galerius (309 AD-310 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Cyzicus 55.
How do you identify RIC VI Cyzicus 55?: The obverse depicts Head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right with the inscription GAL VAL MAXIMINVS NOB C. 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 CA-ESARIS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Cyzicus 55?: RIC VI Cyzicus 55 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 6.49g, diameter 26mm, die axis 6 h, struck.