What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Heraclea 18b?

RIC VI Heraclea 18b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.13g, diameter 27mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Diocletian AE1 — RIC VI Heraclea 18b

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Heraclea 18b

Ruler

Diocletian

Denomination

AE1

Date

296 AD-297 AD

Mint

Heraclea Thracica

Metal

Bronze

Weight

10.13g

Diameter

27mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES

Head of Galerius, 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 Heraclea 18b is an ae1 of Diocletian (296 AD-297 AD), struck at the Heraclea Thracica 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 10.13g, 27mm 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 Heraclea Thracica Mint

Heraclea Thracica (modern Eregli, Turkey) was a late Roman mint established during Diocletian's reform, producing coinage from the late third through the mid-fifth century.

All Diocletian coins Heraclea Thracica mint All AE1 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Heraclea 18b?: RIC VI Heraclea 18b is a Bronze AE1 of Diocletian (296 AD-297 AD) struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Heraclea 18b.
How do you identify RIC VI Heraclea 18b?: The obverse depicts Head of Galerius, laureate, right with the inscription GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS 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 POPV-LI ROMANI or GENIO POPV-L-I ROMANI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Heraclea 18b?: RIC VI Heraclea 18b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.13g, diameter 27mm, die axis 5 h, struck.