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RIC VI Heraclea 32

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VI Heraclea 32. Denomination: AE2. Authority: Galerius. Mint: Heraclea. The obverse shows head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right, with the legend GAL VAL MAXIMINVS NOB CAES.

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 C-A-ESARIS or GENIO CA-ESARIS.

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Historical context

Galerius ruled as Roman emperor from 305 to 311, having previously served as caesar under Diocletian within the Tetrarchy. He became augustus following Diocletian's abdication in 305, navigating a turbulent era marked by the breakdown of the Tetrarchic system and conflicts with multiple usurpers. Under his imperial authority, coin production continued across provincial mints, including the mint at Heraclea.

This bronze AE2 coinage was produced at Heraclea under Galerius's authority to acknowledge his subordinate ruler, Maximinus Daia. The obverse depicts Maximinus Daia with the title "GAL VAL MAXIMINVS NOB CAES", recognising his standing as caesar. The reverse features a genius pouring liquid from a patera and holding a cornucopiae, paired with the legend "GENIO C-A-ESARIS" or "GENIO CA-ESARIS", honouring the protective spirit of the caesar.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
AE2

Technical characteristics

Mint
Heraclea
Authority
Galerius

Design

Obverse
Head of Maximinus Daia, 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
GAL VAL MAXIMINVS NOB CAES
Reverse legend
GENIO C-A-ESARIS or GENIO CA-ESARIS

Identification

Type reference
RIC VI Heraclea 32
Denomination and metal
AE2, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
GAL VAL MAXIMINVS NOB CAES
Reverse legend to match
GENIO C-A-ESARIS or GENIO CA-ESARIS
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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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC VI Heraclea 46

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

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