What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Heraclea 32?

RIC VI Heraclea 32 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 6.66g, diameter 24mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Galerius AE2 — RIC VI Heraclea 32

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VI Heraclea 32

Ruler

Galerius

Denomination

AE2

Date

307 AD

Mint

Heraclea Thracica

Metal

Bronze

Weight

6.66g

Diameter

24mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

GAL VAL MAXIMINVS NOB CAES

Head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right

Reverse

GENIO C-A-ESARIS or 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 Heraclea 32 is an ae2 of Galerius (307 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 6.66g, 24mm 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 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 AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Heraclea 32?: RIC VI Heraclea 32 is a Bronze AE2 of Galerius (307 AD) struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Heraclea 32.
How do you identify RIC VI Heraclea 32?: The obverse depicts Head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right with the inscription GAL VAL MAXIMINVS 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 C-A-ESARIS or GENIO CA-ESARIS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Heraclea 32?: RIC VI Heraclea 32 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 6.66g, diameter 24mm, die axis 6 h, struck.