Galerius AE2 — RIC VI Thessalonica 37a

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VI Thessalonica 37a

Ruler

Galerius

Denomination

AE2

Date

308 AD-310 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

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

Head of Galerius, laureate, right

Reverse

VIRTVT-I EXERCITVS or VIRTVTI E-XERCITVS

Virtus, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder

About This Type

This RIC VI Thessalonica 37a is an ae2 of Galerius (308 AD-310 AD), struck at the Thessalonica mint. The reverse depicts Virtus, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder.

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.

All Galerius coins Thessalonica mint All AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Thessalonica 37a?: RIC VI Thessalonica 37a is a Bronze AE2 of Galerius (308 AD-310 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Thessalonica 37a.
How do you identify RIC VI Thessalonica 37a?: 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 Virtus, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder with the inscription VIRTVT-I EXERCITVS or VIRTVTI E-XERCITVS. Portrait type: laureate.