What is RIC VI Serdica 31?

RIC VI Serdica 31 is a Gold Aureus of Galerius (307 AD-308 AD) struck at the Serdica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Serdica 31.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Serdica 31?

RIC VI Serdica 31 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.19g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Galerius Aureus — RIC VI Serdica 31

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Serdica 31

Ruler

Galerius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

307 AD-308 AD

Mint

Serdica

Metal

Gold

Weight

5.19g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

MAXIMINVS NOB CAES

Head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right

Reverse

PRINCIPI IVV-ENTVTIS

Maximinus Daia, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding out globe right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; to right, two ensigns

About This Type

This RIC VI Serdica 31 is an aureus of Galerius (307 AD-308 AD), struck at the Serdica mint. The reverse depicts Maximinus Daia, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding out globe right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; to right, two ensigns. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 5.19g, 21mm diameter.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

About the Serdica Mint

Serdica (modern Sofia, Bulgaria) was a late Roman mint that operated primarily during the Tetrarchy and Constantinian periods, serving the Balkan military zone.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Serdica 31?: RIC VI Serdica 31 is a Gold Aureus of Galerius (307 AD-308 AD) struck at the Serdica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Serdica 31.
How do you identify RIC VI Serdica 31?: The obverse depicts Head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right with the inscription MAXIMINVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Maximinus Daia, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding out globe right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; to right, two ensigns with the inscription PRINCIPI IVV-ENTVTIS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Serdica 31?: RIC VI Serdica 31 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.19g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.