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RIC VI Cyzicus 47

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VI Cyzicus 47. Denomination: AE2. Authority: Galerius. Mint: Cyzicus. The obverse shows head of Galerius, laureate, right, with the legend GAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG.

The reverse shows mars, nude, chlamys flying, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder, with the legend VIRTVTI E-XERCITVS or VIRTVTI E-X-ERCITVS.

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Historical context

Galerius, born Gaius Galerius Valerius Maximianus, ruled the Roman Empire from 305 to 311. Having previously served as caesar under Emperor Diocletian within the Tetrarchy, he campaigned across the Danube against the Carpi and fought the Sasanian Empire. Galerius was elevated to augustus in 305 following Diocletian's abdication, subsequently governing during a period marked by the breakdown of the Tetrarchic system.

Produced under Galerius's authority at the mint of Cyzicus, this bronze AE2 issue represents the imperial coinage of his reign as augustus. The obverse features his laureate head alongside the title "GAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG". The reverse depicts Mars carrying a trophy and a transverse spear, accompanied by the inscription "VIRTVTI E-XERCITVS" or "VIRTVTI E-X-ERCITVS".

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
AE2

Technical characteristics

Mint
Cyzicus
Authority
Galerius

Design

Obverse
Head of Galerius, laureate, right
Reverse
Mars, nude, chlamys flying, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder
Obverse legend
GAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
VIRTVTI E-XERCITVS or VIRTVTI E-X-ERCITVS

Identification

Type reference
RIC VI Cyzicus 47
Denomination and metal
AE2, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
GAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
VIRTVTI E-XERCITVS or VIRTVTI E-X-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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