Licinius AE2, Virtus reverse
RIC VI Nicomedia 70a · 311 AD · Nicomedia · Issued under Maximinus Daia
Obverse
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Obverse
IMP C VAL LICIN LICINIVS P F AVG
Head of Licinius, laureate, right
Reverse
VIRTVTI E-XERCITVS
Virtus, draped, cuirassed, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder
About This Type
This RIC VI Nicomedia 70a is an ae2 of Licinius, issued under Maximinus Daia (311 AD), struck at the Nicomedia mint. The reverse depicts Virtus, draped, cuirassed, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder.
About the AE2
AE2 is a modern size classification for late Roman bronze coins measuring 21–25mm in diameter. This class includes the reduced folles and nummi of the Constantinian and Valentinianic periods. The classification is widely used in RIC and dealer catalogs when the ancient denomination name is debated.
About the Nicomedia Mint
Nicomedia (modern Izmit, Turkey) served as an eastern imperial mint from Diocletian's reform onward. It was particularly important under the Tetrarchy when Nicomedia served as a capital.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VI Nicomedia 70a?
- RIC VI Nicomedia 70a is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius issued under Maximinus Daia (311 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Nicomedia 70a.
- How do you identify RIC VI Nicomedia 70a?
- The obverse depicts Head of Licinius, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C VAL LICIN LICINIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Virtus, draped, cuirassed, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder with the inscription VIRTVTI E-XERCITVS. Portrait type: laureate.
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