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RIC VI Nicomedia 55

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VI Nicomedia 55. Denomination: AE2. Authority: Galerius. Mint: Nicomedia. 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 CA-ESARIS C_M_H.

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Historical context

This bronze piece was struck at the Nicomedia mint under the authority of Galerius during the period of the Roman Empire. Galerius served as a member of the Tetrarchic system of government, initially acting as caesar under Emperor Diocletian before his promotion to augustus following Diocletian's abdication in 305. He ruled as Roman emperor until May 311, contending with multiple usurpers as the Tetrarchy broke down.

Produced as an AE2 denomination, the coin features the laureate head of Maximinus Daia on the obverse alongside the legend "GAL VAL MAXIMINVS NOB CAES". The reverse portrays a genius wearing a modius and nude except for a chlamys draped over the left shoulder. Standing left, the figure pours liquid from a patera held in the right hand and carries a cornucopiae in the left hand, accompanied by the inscription "GENIO CA-ESARIS C_M_H".

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
AE2

Technical characteristics

Mint
Nicomedia
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 CA-ESARIS C_M_H

Identification

Type reference
RIC VI Nicomedia 55
Denomination and metal
AE2, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
GAL VAL MAXIMINVS NOB CAES
Reverse legend to match
GENIO CA-ESARIS C_M_H
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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