Galerius AE1, Genius reverse
RIC VI Lugdunum 16 · 296 AD · Lugdunum · Issued under Maximian
Obverse
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Obverse
C VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES
Head of Galerius, laureate, right
Reverse
GENIO POPVLI ROMANI or GENIO POP-VLI ROMANI or GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI or GENIO POPVL-I ROMANI
Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand
About This Type
This RIC VI Lugdunum 16 is an ae1 of Galerius, issued under Maximian (296 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
About the AE1
AE1 is a modern size classification for large late Roman bronze coins with a diameter of 25mm or more. The term is used when the ancient denomination name is uncertain. Coins in this class include the large folles of Diocletian's reform and the heavy bronzes of the early Constantinian period.
About the Lugdunum Mint
Lugdunum (modern Lyon, France) was the main western imperial mint from Augustus through the early second century. It was the sole mint for precious metal coinage for extended periods under Augustus and Tiberius.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VI Lugdunum 16?
- RIC VI Lugdunum 16 is a Bronze AE1 of Galerius issued under Maximian (296 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Lugdunum 16.
- How do you identify RIC VI Lugdunum 16?
- The obverse depicts Head of Galerius, laureate, right with the inscription C VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription GENIO POPVLI ROMANI or GENIO POP-VLI ROMANI or GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI or GENIO POPVL-I ROMANI. Portrait type: laureate.
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