RIC VII Alexandria 10 — Licinius AE2
RIC VII Alexandria 10 · 315 AD · Alexandreia Egypt
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
IMP C VAL LICIN LICINIVS P F AVG
Head of Licinius, laureate, right
Reverse
IOVI CONSER-VATORI AVGG
Jupiter, nude, chlamys spread, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; to left, eagle with wreath
About This Type
This RIC VII Alexandria 10 is an ae2 of Licinius (315 AD), struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, nude, chlamys spread, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; to left, eagle with wreath. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.1g, 20mm 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 Alexandreia Egypt Mint
Alexandreia was the sole mint for Roman provincial coinage in Egypt, producing a distinctive series of tetradrachms and bronze denominations from Augustus through Diocletian. Its coinage used the Egyptian dating system rather than Latin legends.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VII Alexandria 10?
- RIC VII Alexandria 10 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius (315 AD) struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Alexandria 10.
- How do you identify RIC VII Alexandria 10?
- The obverse depicts Head of Licinius, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C VAL LICIN LICINIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, nude, chlamys spread, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; to left, eagle with wreath with the inscription IOVI CONSER-VATORI AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Alexandria 10?
- RIC VII Alexandria 10 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.1g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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