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RIC VI Heraclea 45

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VI Heraclea 45. 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 virtus, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder, with the legend VIRTVTI - E-XERCITI.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

This bronze piece was struck at the Heraclea mint under the authority of Galerius, who ruled as Roman emperor from 305 to 311. Galerius participated in the Tetrarchic system of government, having first served as caesar under Emperor Diocletian before being elevated to augustus in 305 upon Diocletian's abdication. His reign as augustus involved managing the breakdown of the Tetrarchic arrangement while contending with multiple usurpers.

Issued in the denomination of an AE2, this coinage links the authority of Galerius with Maximinus Daia, who is depicted on the obverse as a laureate head facing right with the accompanying legend "GAL VAL MAXIMINVS NOB CAES". The reverse portrays Virtus advancing to the right, carrying a transverse spear in the right hand and bearing a trophy over the left shoulder, framed by the inscription "VIRTVTI - E-XERCITI".

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
AE2

Technical characteristics

Mint
Heraclea
Authority
Galerius

Design

Obverse
Head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right
Reverse
Virtus, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder
Obverse legend
GAL VAL MAXIMINVS NOB CAES
Reverse legend
VIRTVTI - E-XERCITI

Identification

Type reference
RIC VI Heraclea 45
Denomination and metal
AE2, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
GAL VAL MAXIMINVS NOB CAES
Reverse legend to match
VIRTVTI - E-XERCITI
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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