What is RIC VI Serdica 39?

RIC VI Serdica 39 is a Bronze AE2 of Galerius (307 AD-308 AD) struck at the Serdica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Serdica 39.

Galerius AE2 — RIC VI Serdica 39

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VI Serdica 39

Ruler

Galerius

Denomination

AE2

Date

307 AD-308 AD

Mint

Serdica

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

GAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG

Head of Galerius, laureate, right

Reverse

GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI or GENIO POPV-L-I 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 Serdica 39 is an ae2 of Galerius (307 AD-308 AD), struck at the Serdica 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.

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 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 39?: RIC VI Serdica 39 is a Bronze AE2 of Galerius (307 AD-308 AD) struck at the Serdica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Serdica 39.
How do you identify RIC VI Serdica 39?: The obverse depicts Head of Galerius, laureate, right with the inscription GAL MAXIMIANVS 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 or GENIO POPV-L-I ROMANI. Portrait type: laureate.