What is RIC VI Siscia 229a?

RIC VI Siscia 229a is a Bronze AE3 of Licinius (313 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Siscia 229a.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Siscia 229a?

RIC VI Siscia 229a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.17g, die axis 1 h, struck.

Licinius AE3 — RIC VI Siscia 229a

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Siscia 229a

Ruler

Licinius

Denomination

AE3

Date

313 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.17g

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP LIC LICINIVS P F AVG

Head of Licinius, laureate, right

Reverse

IOVI CON-SERVATORI or IOVI CONS-ERVATORI

Jupiter, chlamys hanging from left shoulder, standing front, head left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; to left by feet, eagle

About This Type

This RIC VI Siscia 229a is an ae3 of Licinius (313 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, chlamys hanging from left shoulder, standing front, head left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; to left by feet, eagle. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.17g.

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 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Siscia 229a?: RIC VI Siscia 229a is a Bronze AE3 of Licinius (313 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Siscia 229a.
How do you identify RIC VI Siscia 229a?: The obverse depicts Head of Licinius, laureate, right with the inscription IMP LIC LICINIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, chlamys hanging from left shoulder, standing front, head left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; to left by feet, eagle with the inscription IOVI CON-SERVATORI or IOVI CONS-ERVATORI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Siscia 229a?: RIC VI Siscia 229a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.17g, die axis 1 h, struck.