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RIC VI Cyzicus 35

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VI Cyzicus 35. Denomination: AE2. Authority: Galerius. Mint: Cyzicus. The obverse shows head of Galerius, laureate, right, with the legend IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS 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 GENIO IMP-ERATORIS.

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 Cyzicus 56, RIC VI Cyzicus 69, RIC VI Heraclea 53a, RIC VI Heraclea 53b.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
6
Catalogue references
1

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Historical context

Galerius, originally serving as caesar under Emperor Diocletian within the Tetrarchy, became Roman emperor as augustus from 305 until his death in May 311. His rule saw the breakdown of the Tetrarchic system and conflicts with multiple usurpers. This issue was struck under his authority at Cyzicus, an ancient Greek town situated in Mysia in Anatolia, on the shoreward side of the Kapıdağ Peninsula.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
AE2

Technical characteristics

Mint
Cyzicus
Authority
Galerius

Design

Obverse
Head of Galerius, 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 GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
GENIO IMP-ERATORIS

Identification

Type reference
RIC VI Cyzicus 35
Denomination and metal
AE2, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
GENIO IMP-ERATORIS
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
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Issue or mint date
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Material
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Weight
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Mint or printer
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Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue reference
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC VI Cyzicus 56

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VI Cyzicus 69

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VI Heraclea 53a

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VI Heraclea 53b

    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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