RIC VI Heraclea 35 Galerius obverse — Head of Licinius, laureate, right Obverse
RIC VI Heraclea 35 Galerius reverse — Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, pour... Reverse

Universität Wien, Institut für Numismatik und Geldgeschichte

Catalog Reference
RIC VI Heraclea 35
Ruler
Galerius
Denomination
AE2
Date
308 AD-309 AD
Mint
Heraclea Thracica
Metal
Bronze
Weight
7.27g
Diameter
27mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP C VAL LIC LICINIVS P F AVG

Head of Licinius, 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 Heraclea 35 is an ae2 of Galerius (308 AD-309 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 7.27g, 27mm 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Heraclea 35?
RIC VI Heraclea 35 is a Bronze AE2 of Galerius (308 AD-309 AD) struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Heraclea 35.
How do you identify RIC VI Heraclea 35?
The obverse depicts Head of Licinius, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C VAL LIC LICINIVS 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 CA-ESARIS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Heraclea 35?
RIC VI Heraclea 35 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 7.27g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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