What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Heraclea 69A?

RIC VI Heraclea 69A was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.14g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Licinius AE3 — RIC VI Heraclea 69A

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Heraclea 69A

Ruler

Licinius

Denomination

AE3

Date

312 AD

Mint

Heraclea Thracica

Metal

Bronze

Weight

5.14g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMINVS P F INV AVG

Head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right

Reverse

IOVI CONSER-VATORI AVGG

Jupiter, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing front, head left, holding globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand

About This Type

This RIC VI Heraclea 69A is an ae3 of Licinius (312 AD), struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing front, head left, holding globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 5.14g, 23mm diameter.

About the AE3

AE3 is a modern size classification for late Roman bronze coins measuring 17–21mm in diameter. It is the most common denomination class in the Constantinian period, encompassing the small nummi and reduced folles that circulated in enormous quantities. GLORIA EXERCITVS and camp gate types are typical AE3 reverses.

About the Heraclea Thracica Mint

Heraclea Thracica (modern Eregli, Turkey) was a late Roman mint established during Diocletian's reform, producing coinage from the late third through the mid-fifth century.

All Licinius coins Heraclea Thracica mint All AE3 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Heraclea 69A?: RIC VI Heraclea 69A is a Bronze AE3 of Licinius (312 AD) struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Heraclea 69A.
How do you identify RIC VI Heraclea 69A?: The obverse depicts Head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMINVS P F INV AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing front, head left, holding globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand with the inscription IOVI CONSER-VATORI AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Heraclea 69A?: RIC VI Heraclea 69A was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.14g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.