What is RIC VI Siscia 231a?

RIC VI Siscia 231a is a Bronze AE3 of Licinius (313 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Siscia 231a.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Siscia 231a?

RIC VI Siscia 231a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.41g, diameter 22mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Licinius AE3 — RIC VI Siscia 231a

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Siscia 231a

Ruler

Licinius

Denomination

AE3

Date

313 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.41g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP 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 231a 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 3.41g, 22mm 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 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 231a?: RIC VI Siscia 231a is a Bronze AE3 of Licinius (313 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Siscia 231a.
How do you identify RIC VI Siscia 231a?: The obverse depicts Head of Licinius, laureate, right with the inscription IMP 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 231a?: RIC VI Siscia 231a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.41g, diameter 22mm, die axis 1 h, struck.