What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Heraclea 50?

RIC VI Heraclea 50 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.92g, diameter 26mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Galerius AE2 — RIC VI Heraclea 50

Obverse

Reverse

Philipps-Universität Marburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Heraclea 50

Ruler

Galerius

Denomination

AE2

Date

310 AD

Mint

Heraclea Thracica

Metal

Bronze

Weight

5.92g

Diameter

26mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

GAL VALERIA AVG

Bust of Galeria Valeria, diademed, draped, right

Reverse

VENERI V-ICTRICI

Venus, draped, standing front, head left, holding up apple with right hand, raising drapery over left shoulder with left hand

About This Type

This RIC VI Heraclea 50 is an ae2 of Galerius (310 AD), struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint. The reverse depicts Venus, draped, standing front, head left, holding up apple with right hand, raising drapery over left shoulder with left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 5.92g, 26mm 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 50?: RIC VI Heraclea 50 is a Bronze AE2 of Galerius (310 AD) struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Heraclea 50.
How do you identify RIC VI Heraclea 50?: The obverse depicts Bust of Galeria Valeria, diademed, draped, right with the inscription GAL VALERIA AVG. The reverse depicts Venus, draped, standing front, head left, holding up apple with right hand, raising drapery over left shoulder with left hand with the inscription VENERI V-ICTRICI. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Heraclea 50?: RIC VI Heraclea 50 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.92g, diameter 26mm, die axis 12 h, struck.