What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Alexandria 28?

RIC VII Alexandria 28 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.33g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Licinius AE2 — RIC VII Alexandria 28

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Alexandria 28

Ruler

Licinius

Denomination

AE2

Date

321 AD-324 AD

Mint

Alexandreia Egypt

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.33g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C VAL LICIN LICINIVS P F AVG

Bust of Licinius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

IOVI CON-SERVATORI

Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with eagle with left hand; to left, eagle with wreath; to right, captive

About This Type

This RIC VII Alexandria 28 is an ae2 of Licinius (321 AD-324 AD), struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with eagle with left hand; to left, eagle with wreath; to right, captive. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.33g, 19mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Alexandria 28?: RIC VII Alexandria 28 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius (321 AD-324 AD) struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Alexandria 28.
How do you identify RIC VII Alexandria 28?: The obverse depicts Bust of Licinius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C VAL LICIN LICINIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with eagle with left hand; to left, eagle with wreath; to right, captive with the inscription IOVI CON-SERVATORI. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Alexandria 28?: RIC VII Alexandria 28 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.33g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.