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RIC VI Antioch 155b

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VI Antioch 155b. Denomination: AE2. Authority: Maximinus Daia. Mint: Antioch, Syria. The obverse shows head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right, with the legend IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMINVS P F AVG.

The reverse shows virtus, nude, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and shield and trophy over left shoulder, with the legend VIRTVS EXERCITVS or VIRTVS EX-ERCITVS.

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Historical context

Maximinus Daia, born Galerius Valerius Maximinus, was admitted to the Tetrarchy as caesar in 305 by his uncle Galerius. He claimed the rank of augustus in 310, sharing and contesting power within the Roman Empire alongside Licinius until their conflict culminated in the Battle of Tzirallum in 313. This bronze AE2 coinage was produced under his authority at the mint of Antioch in Syria during this period.

The coin bears the obverse inscription "IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMINVS P F AVG", identifying Maximinus as emperor. Its reverse depicts the figure of Virtus, represented nude and advancing while carrying a transverse spear, shield, and a trophy across the shoulder. This design is accompanied by the military reverse legend "VIRTVS EXERCITVS" or "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, nude, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and shield and trophy over left shoulder
Obverse legend
IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMINVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
VIRTVS EXERCITVS or VIRTVS EX-ERCITVS

Identification

Type reference
RIC VI Antioch 155b
Denomination and metal
AE2, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMINVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
VIRTVS EXERCITVS or 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.

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