Licinius II AE2, Jupiter reverse
RIC VII Alexandria 30 · 321 AD-324 AD · Alexandreia Egypt · Issued under Licinius
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
D N VAL LICIN LICINIVS NOB C
Bust of Licinius II, helmeted, cuirassed, left, holding spear across right shoulder and shield on left arm
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 30 is an ae2 of Licinius II, issued under 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 3.79g, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VII Alexandria 30?
- RIC VII Alexandria 30 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius II issued under Licinius (321 AD-324 AD) struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Alexandria 30.
- How do you identify RIC VII Alexandria 30?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Licinius II, helmeted, cuirassed, left, holding spear across right shoulder and shield on left arm with the inscription D N VAL LICIN LICINIVS NOB C. 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: helmeted.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Alexandria 30?
- RIC VII Alexandria 30 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.79g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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