RIC VI Antioch 117
Record status
Individual type · research required
Issuing entity
Roman EmpireRIC VI Antioch 117. Denomination: AE2. Authority: Maximinus Daia. Mint: Antioch, Syria. The obverse shows head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right, with the legend GAL VAL MAXIMINVS NOB CAES. The reverse shows virtus, draped, cuirassed, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and shield and trophy over left shoulder, with the legend VIRTVS EX-ERCITVS.
Related types with the same reverse, struck at other mints or with different marks or bust details, are consolidated here and listed under varieties: RIC VI Antioch 99.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 2
- Photograph views
- 6
- Catalogue references
- 1
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Historical context
Maximinus Daia, born Galerius Valerius Maximinus, was appointed caesar in the Tetrarchy in 305 by his uncle Galerius. This controversial appointment contributed to the civil wars of the Tetrarchy that began the following year. Maximinus later claimed the rank of augustus in 310, contested power with Licinius, and ruled until his defeat and death in 313.
Struck at the Antioch mint in Syria, this bronze AE2 coin carries the obverse legend "GAL VAL MAXIMINVS NOB CAES", naming him as noble caesar alongside his laureate head. The reverse features Virtus advancing right, draped and cuirassed, carrying a transverse spear, shield, and trophy, accompanied by the inscription "VIRTVS EX-ERCITVS".
Physical characteristics
- Material
- Bronze
- Denomination
- AE2
Technical characteristics
- Mint
- Antioch, Syria
- Authority
- Maximinus Daia
Design
- Obverse
- Head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right
- Reverse
- Virtus, draped, cuirassed, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and shield and trophy over left shoulder
- Obverse legend
- GAL VAL MAXIMINVS NOB CAES
- Reverse legend
- VIRTVS EX-ERCITVS
Identification
- Type reference
- RIC VI Antioch 117
- Denomination and metal
- AE2, Bronze
- Obverse legend to match
- GAL VAL MAXIMINVS NOB CAES
- Reverse legend to match
- VIRTVS EX-ERCITVS
- 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
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- Mint or printer
- Recorded
- Mint or printer mark
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- Catalogue reference
- Recorded
- Attached photograph (check rights)
- Recorded
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Catalogue references
- RIC / OCREric.6.anch.117
Varieties
RIC VI Antioch 100
Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.
RIC VI Antioch 109
Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.
RIC VI Antioch 86
Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.
RIC VI Antioch 93
Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.
RIC VI Antioch 99
Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.
Research required
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- Weight, diameter and mint marks require specimen-level evidence.
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