Skip to content
Orbis Collectibles

RIC VI Alexandria 135b

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VI Alexandria 135b. Denomination: AE2. Authority: Maximinus Daia. Mint: Alexandria. The obverse shows head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right, with the legend IMP C GALER VAL MAXIMINVS P F AVG.

The reverse shows 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 legend BONO GENIO PII - IMPERATORIS.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
3
Catalogue references
1

Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.

Historical context

Maximinus Daia, born Galerius Valerius Maximinus, was admitted to the Tetrarchy as caesar in 305 by his uncle Galerius. He claimed the title of augustus in 310, sharing and contesting power with Licinius during the civil wars of the Tetrarchy. A committed pagan, he ruled as Roman emperor until 313, when he was routed at the Battle of Tzirallum and died during the subsequent retreat.

This bronze AE2 coin was produced at the Alexandria mint during Maximinus Daia's tenure as emperor. The obverse legend acknowledges his rank as augustus with the title "IMP C GALER VAL MAXIMINVS P F AVG". The reverse design depicts a Genius standing and holding a patera and cornucopiae, accompanied by the inscription "BONO GENIO PII - IMPERATORIS".

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
AE2

Technical characteristics

Mint
Alexandria
Authority
Maximinus Daia

Design

Obverse
Head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right
Reverse
Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, pouring liquid from patera in right hand and holding cornucopiae in left hand
Obverse legend
IMP C GALER VAL MAXIMINVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
BONO GENIO PII - IMPERATORIS

Identification

Type reference
RIC VI Alexandria 135b
Denomination and metal
AE2, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
IMP C GALER VAL MAXIMINVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
BONO GENIO PII - IMPERATORIS
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

Documentation checklist

Denomination
Recorded
Issue or mint date
Recorded
Material
Recorded
Weight
Research required
Mint or printer
Recorded
Mint or printer mark
Research required
Catalogue reference
Recorded
Attached photograph (check rights)
Recorded

Recorded means a field is present, not independently verified. Read its wording, supporting source and the entry’s confidence level.

Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC VI Alexandria 144b

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

Research required

  • Editorial verification required.
  • Weight, diameter and mint marks require specimen-level evidence.
  • Museum specimen photographs are linked by the source; local photographs and reuse rights remain unverified.
Can you source one of these? Submit a reference