What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Alexandria 16?

RIC VII Alexandria 16 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.67g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Licinius AE2 — RIC VII Alexandria 16

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Alexandria 16

Ruler

Licinius

Denomination

AE2

Date

316 AD-317 AD

Mint

Alexandreia Egypt

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.67g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C VAL LICIN LICINIVS P F AVG

Head of Licinius, laureate, right

Reverse

IOVI CONSE-RVATORI AVG

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 16 is an ae2 of Licinius (316 AD-317 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 3.67g, 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 16?: RIC VII Alexandria 16 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius (316 AD-317 AD) struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Alexandria 16.
How do you identify RIC VII Alexandria 16?: 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 CONSE-RVATORI AVG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Alexandria 16?: RIC VII Alexandria 16 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.67g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.