What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Alexandria 2?

RIC VII Alexandria 2 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.84g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Licinius AE2 — RIC VII Alexandria 2

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Alexandria 2

Ruler

Licinius

Denomination

AE2

Date

313 AD-314 AD

Mint

Alexandreia Egypt

Metal

Bronze

Weight

5.84g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL VALER CONSTANTINVS P F AVG

Head of Constantine I, laureate, right

Reverse

GENIO POPVLI ROMANI

Genius, wearing modius, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, holding Serapis head in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VII Alexandria 2 is an ae2 of Licinius (313 AD-314 AD), struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint. The reverse depicts Genius, wearing modius, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, holding Serapis head in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 5.84g, 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 2?: RIC VII Alexandria 2 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius (313 AD-314 AD) struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Alexandria 2.
How do you identify RIC VII Alexandria 2?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, laureate, right with the inscription FL VALER CONSTANTINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Genius, wearing modius, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, holding Serapis head in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription GENIO POPVLI ROMANI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Alexandria 2?: RIC VII Alexandria 2 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.84g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.