What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Thessalonica 30a?

RIC VI Thessalonica 30a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 7.17g, diameter 24mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Galerius AE2 — RIC VI Thessalonica 30a

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Thessalonica 30a

Ruler

Galerius

Denomination

AE2

Date

308 AD-310 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Bronze

Weight

7.17g

Diameter

24mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

GAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG or GAL • MAXIMIANVS P F AVG

Head of Galerius, laureate, right

Reverse

GENIO A-VGVSTI

Genius, wearing modius, sometimes radiate, 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 Thessalonica 30a is an ae2 of Galerius (308 AD-310 AD), struck at the Thessalonica mint. The reverse depicts Genius, wearing modius, sometimes radiate, 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 7.17g, 24mm 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 Thessalonica Mint

Thessalonica (modern Thessaloniki, Greece) operated as an imperial mint from the late third century. It was a key Balkan mint serving the military needs of the Danube and eastern frontiers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Thessalonica 30a?: RIC VI Thessalonica 30a is a Bronze AE2 of Galerius (308 AD-310 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Thessalonica 30a.
How do you identify RIC VI Thessalonica 30a?: The obverse depicts Head of Galerius, laureate, right with the inscription GAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG or GAL • MAXIMIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Genius, wearing modius, sometimes radiate, 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 A-VGVSTI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Thessalonica 30a?: RIC VI Thessalonica 30a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 7.17g, diameter 24mm, die axis 12 h, struck.