RIC VI Heraclea 19b — Diocletian AE1
RIC VI Heraclea 19b · 297 AD-298 AD · Heraclea Thracica
Obverse
Reverse
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Obverse
IMP C M A MAXIMIANVS P F AVG
Head of Maximian, 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 19b is an ae1 of Diocletian (297 AD-298 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 8.51g, 29mm 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VI Heraclea 19b?
- RIC VI Heraclea 19b is a Bronze AE1 of Diocletian (297 AD-298 AD) struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Heraclea 19b.
- How do you identify RIC VI Heraclea 19b?
- The obverse depicts Head of Maximian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C M A MAXIMIANVS P F AVG. 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 19b?
- RIC VI Heraclea 19b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 8.51g, diameter 29mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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