What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Heraclea 53b?

RIC VI Heraclea 53b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.78g, diameter 25mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Galerius AE2 — RIC VI Heraclea 53b

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Heraclea 53b

Ruler

Galerius

Denomination

AE2

Date

310 AD-311 AD

Mint

Heraclea Thracica

Metal

Bronze

Weight

5.78g

Diameter

25mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C VAL LIC LICINIVS P F AVG

Head of Licinius, laureate, right

Reverse

GENIO IMP-E-RATORIS

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 53b is an ae2 of Galerius (310 AD-311 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 5.78g, 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 53b?: RIC VI Heraclea 53b is a Bronze AE2 of Galerius (310 AD-311 AD) struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Heraclea 53b.
How do you identify RIC VI Heraclea 53b?: 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 IMP-E-RATORIS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Heraclea 53b?: RIC VI Heraclea 53b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.78g, diameter 25mm, die axis 12 h, struck.