What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Heraclea 40?

RIC VI Heraclea 40 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 7.57g, diameter 25mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Galerius AE2 — RIC VI Heraclea 40

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VI Heraclea 40

Ruler

Galerius

Denomination

AE2

Date

309 AD-310 AD

Mint

Heraclea Thracica

Metal

Bronze

Weight

7.57g

Diameter

25mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

GAL VAL MAXIMINVS NOB CAES

Head of Maximinus Daia, 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 40 is an ae2 of Galerius (309 AD-310 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 7.57g, 25mm 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 40?: RIC VI Heraclea 40 is a Bronze AE2 of Galerius (309 AD-310 AD) struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Heraclea 40.
How do you identify RIC VI Heraclea 40?: 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 CA-ESARIS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Heraclea 40?: RIC VI Heraclea 40 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 7.57g, diameter 25mm, die axis 11 h, struck.