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RIC VI Alexandria 160a

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VI Alexandria 160a. Denomination: AE2. Authority: Maximinus Daia. Mint: Alexandria. The obverse shows head of Licinius, laureate, right, with the legend IMP C LIC LICINNIVS P F AVG.

The reverse shows genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding head of Serapis in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand, with the legend GENIO - AVGVSTI or GENIO - AVGVSTI•.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

Maximinus Daza, born around 270, entered the Tetrarchy as caesar in 305 and claimed the title of augustus in 310, ruling as Roman emperor until 313. During his reign, he shared and frequently contested imperial power with Licinius. A committed pagan who carried out persecutions against Christians, Maximinus held authority over Egypt as the last figure bearing the title of Pharaoh before open conflict erupted between him and Licinius in 313.

Struck at the mint of Alexandria, this bronze AE2 coinage was issued under the authority of Maximinus Daia while depicting Licinius on the obverse alongside the legend "IMP C LIC LICINNIVS P F AVG".

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
AE2

Technical characteristics

Mint
Alexandria
Authority
Maximinus Daia

Design

Obverse
Head of Licinius, laureate, right
Reverse
Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding head of Serapis in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand
Obverse legend
IMP C LIC LICINNIVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
GENIO - AVGVSTI or GENIO - AVGVSTI•

Identification

Type reference
RIC VI Alexandria 160a
Denomination and metal
AE2, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
IMP C LIC LICINNIVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
GENIO - AVGVSTI or GENIO - AVGVSTI•
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

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Material
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Mint or printer
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC VI Alexandria 162a

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

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