Galerius AE2, Eagle reverse
RIC VI Ostia 31 · 309 AD-312 AD · Ostia · Issued under Maxentius
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
IMP MAXENTIVS DIVO MAXIMIANO SOCERO
Head of Galerius, veiled, right
Reverse
AETERNAE - MEMORIA
Eagle, wings spread, standing right on domed hexastyle shrine, right door ajar
About This Type
This RIC VI Ostia 31 is an ae2 of Galerius, issued under Maxentius (309 AD-312 AD), struck at the Ostia mint. The reverse depicts Eagle, wings spread, standing right on domed hexastyle shrine, right door ajar. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 6.6g, 23mm 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VI Ostia 31?
- RIC VI Ostia 31 is a Bronze AE2 of Galerius issued under Maxentius (309 AD-312 AD) struck at the Ostia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Ostia 31.
- How do you identify RIC VI Ostia 31?
- The obverse depicts Head of Galerius, veiled, right with the inscription IMP MAXENTIVS DIVO MAXIMIANO SOCERO. The reverse depicts Eagle, wings spread, standing right on domed hexastyle shrine, right door ajar with the inscription AETERNAE - MEMORIA. Portrait type: veiled.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Ostia 31?
- RIC VI Ostia 31 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 6.6g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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