What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Heraclea 60a?

RIC VI Heraclea 60a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 6.41g, diameter 24mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Galerius AE2 — RIC VI Heraclea 60a

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Heraclea 60a

Ruler

Galerius

Denomination

AE2

Date

311 AD

Mint

Heraclea Thracica

Metal

Bronze

Weight

6.41g

Diameter

24mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMINO P F INV AVG

Head of Maximinus Daia, 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 60a is an ae2 of Galerius (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 6.41g, 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 60a?: RIC VI Heraclea 60a is a Bronze AE2 of Galerius (311 AD) struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Heraclea 60a.
How do you identify RIC VI Heraclea 60a?: The obverse depicts Head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMINO P F INV 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 60a?: RIC VI Heraclea 60a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 6.41g, diameter 24mm, die axis 11 h, struck.