Licinius AE3
RIC VI Ticinum 135b · 312 AD-313 AD · Ticinum · Issued under Constantine I
Obverse
Reverse
Martin von Wagner Museum, Universität Würzburg
Obverse
IMP LICINIVS P F AVG
Bust of Licinius, laureate, cuirassed, right
Reverse
SOLI INVI-C-TO COMITI
Sol, chlamys draped over left shoulder and hanging behind, standing right, head left, raising right hand and holding globe and whip in left hand
About This Type
This RIC VI Ticinum 135b is an ae3 of Licinius, issued under Constantine I (312 AD-313 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Sol, chlamys draped over left shoulder and hanging behind, standing right, head left, raising right hand and holding globe and whip in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.73g, 24mm 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 Ticinum Mint
Ticinum (modern Pavia, Italy) was a Roman mint active from the late third through the mid-fourth century. It was one of several northern Italian mints established during the Tetrarchic reforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VI Ticinum 135b?
- RIC VI Ticinum 135b is a Bronze AE3 of Licinius issued under Constantine I (312 AD-313 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Ticinum 135b.
- How do you identify RIC VI Ticinum 135b?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Licinius, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP LICINIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, chlamys draped over left shoulder and hanging behind, standing right, head left, raising right hand and holding globe and whip in left hand with the inscription SOLI INVI-C-TO COMITI. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Ticinum 135b?
- RIC VI Ticinum 135b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.73g, diameter 24mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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