What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Alexandria 13?

RIC VII Alexandria 13 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.57g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Licinius AE2 — RIC VII Alexandria 13

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Alexandria 13

Ruler

Licinius

Denomination

AE2

Date

315 AD-316 AD

Mint

Alexandreia Egypt

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.57g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C FL VAL CONSTANTINVS P F AVG

Head of Constantine I, 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 13 is an ae2 of Licinius (315 AD-316 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 2.57g, 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.

All Licinius coins Alexandreia Egypt mint All AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Alexandria 13?: RIC VII Alexandria 13 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius (315 AD-316 AD) struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Alexandria 13.
How do you identify RIC VII Alexandria 13?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C FL VAL CONSTANTINVS 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 13?: RIC VII Alexandria 13 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.57g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.