RIC VI Nicomedia 39a — Galerius AE1
RIC VI Nicomedia 39a · 305 AD-306 AD · Nicomedia
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
IMP C FL VAL CONSTANTIVS P F AVG
Head of Constantius Chlorus, laureate, right
Reverse
GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI
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 Nicomedia 39a is an ae1 of Galerius (305 AD-306 AD), struck at the Nicomedia 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 10.28g.
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 Nicomedia Mint
Nicomedia (modern Izmit, Turkey) served as an eastern imperial mint from Diocletian's reform onward. It was particularly important under the Tetrarchy when Nicomedia served as a capital.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VI Nicomedia 39a?
- RIC VI Nicomedia 39a is a Bronze AE1 of Galerius (305 AD-306 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Nicomedia 39a.
- How do you identify RIC VI Nicomedia 39a?
- The obverse depicts Head of Constantius Chlorus, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C FL VAL CONSTANTIVS 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 POPV-LI ROMANI. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Nicomedia 39a?
- RIC VI Nicomedia 39a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.28g, die axis 6 h, struck.
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