What is RIC VI Siscia 198b?

RIC VI Siscia 198b is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius (309 AD-310 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Siscia 198b.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Siscia 198b?

RIC VI Siscia 198b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 6.57g, diameter 25mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Licinius AE2 — RIC VI Siscia 198b

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Siscia 198b

Ruler

Licinius

Denomination

AE2

Date

309 AD-310 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

6.57g

Diameter

25mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP LIC LICINIVS P F AVG or IMP LIC • LICINIVS P F AVG

Head of Licinius, laureate, right

Reverse

GENIO A-VGVSTI or GENIO AV-GVSTI

Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VI Siscia 198b is an ae2 of Licinius (309 AD-310 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 6.57g, 25mm diameter.

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 Siscia Mint

Siscia (modern Sisak, Croatia) was a major late Roman mint, operating from the late third century through the late fourth century. It produced large quantities of bronze coinage for the Danube frontier region.

All Licinius coins Siscia mint All AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Siscia 198b?: RIC VI Siscia 198b is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius (309 AD-310 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Siscia 198b.
How do you identify RIC VI Siscia 198b?: The obverse depicts Head of Licinius, laureate, right with the inscription IMP LIC LICINIVS P F AVG or IMP LIC • LICINIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription GENIO A-VGVSTI or GENIO AV-GVSTI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Siscia 198b?: RIC VI Siscia 198b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 6.57g, diameter 25mm, die axis 7 h, struck.