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RIC VI Heraclea 16

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VI Heraclea 16. Denomination: AE3. Authority: Diocletian. Mint: Heraclea. The obverse shows bust of Galerius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES.

The reverse shows galerius, draped, cuirassed, standing right, receiving small Victory on globe from Jupiter; Jupiter, standing left, leaning on sceptre with left hand, with the legend CONCORDIA MIL-ITVM. The obverse shows bust of Galerius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES. The reverse shows galerius, draped, cuirassed, standing right, receiving small Victory on globe from Jupiter; Jupiter, standing left, leaning on sceptre with left hand, with the legend CONCORDIA MIL-ITVM.

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Historical context

Diocletian was Roman emperor from 284 until his abdication in 305, establishing the Tetrarchy to stabilize the Roman Empire. In 293, he appointed Galerius to serve as caesar, assigning him as a junior colleague. Galerius later gained victories against the Sasanian Empire, including taking Ctesiphon in 299, before eventually succeeding as augustus in 305. This coin was minted under Diocletian's authority at Heraclea, also known as Perinthus, an ancient city located in Thrace on the Propontis.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
AE3

Technical characteristics

Mint
Heraclea
Authority
Diocletian

Design

Obverse
Bust of Galerius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Galerius, draped, cuirassed, standing right, receiving small Victory on globe from Jupiter; Jupiter, standing left, leaning on sceptre with left hand
Obverse legend
GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES
Reverse legend
CONCORDIA MIL-ITVM

Identification

Type reference
RIC VI Heraclea 16
Denomination and metal
AE3, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES
Reverse legend to match
CONCORDIA MIL-ITVM
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. 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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