What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Heraclea 25?

RIC VI Heraclea 25 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.5g, diameter 28mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Galerius AE1 — RIC VI Heraclea 25

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VI Heraclea 25

Ruler

Galerius

Denomination

AE1

Date

305 AD-306 AD

Mint

Heraclea Thracica

Metal

Bronze

Weight

9.5g

Diameter

28mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL VAL SEVERVS NOBIL CAES

Head of Severus II, laureate, right

Reverse

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 25 is an ae1 of Galerius (305 AD-306 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 9.5g, 28mm 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 Galerius coins Heraclea Thracica mint All AE1 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Heraclea 25?: RIC VI Heraclea 25 is a Bronze AE1 of Galerius (305 AD-306 AD) struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Heraclea 25.
How do you identify RIC VI Heraclea 25?: The obverse depicts Head of Severus II, laureate, right with the inscription FL VAL SEVERVS NOBIL 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-L-I ROMANI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Heraclea 25?: RIC VI Heraclea 25 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.5g, diameter 28mm, die axis 5 h, struck.