What is RIC VI Nicomedia 66c?

RIC VI Nicomedia 66c is a Bronze AE2 of Galerius (310 AD-311 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Nicomedia 66c.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Nicomedia 66c?

RIC VI Nicomedia 66c was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.08g, diameter 26mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Galerius AE2 — RIC VI Nicomedia 66c

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Nicomedia 66c

Ruler

Galerius

Denomination

AE2

Date

310 AD-311 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

5.08g

Diameter

26mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMINVS P F AVG

Head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right

Reverse

GENIO AV-GVSTI C_M_H or GENIO A-VGVSTI C_M_H or GENIO AV-G-VSTI C_M_H

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 66c is an ae2 of Galerius (310 AD-311 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 5.08g, 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 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Nicomedia 66c?: RIC VI Nicomedia 66c is a Bronze AE2 of Galerius (310 AD-311 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Nicomedia 66c.
How do you identify RIC VI Nicomedia 66c?: The obverse depicts Head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMINVS 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 AV-GVSTI C_M_H or GENIO A-VGVSTI C_M_H or GENIO AV-G-VSTI C_M_H. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Nicomedia 66c?: RIC VI Nicomedia 66c was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.08g, diameter 26mm, die axis 7 h, struck.