What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Alexandria 18?

RIC VII Alexandria 18 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.46g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Licinius AE2 — RIC VII Alexandria 18

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Alexandria 18

Ruler

Licinius

Denomination

AE2

Date

316 AD-317 AD

Mint

Alexandreia Egypt

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.46g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

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 18 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 3.46g, 21mm 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 18?: RIC VII Alexandria 18 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius (316 AD-317 AD) struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Alexandria 18.
How do you identify RIC VII Alexandria 18?: 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 18?: RIC VII Alexandria 18 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.46g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.