What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Alexandria 7?

RIC VII Alexandria 7 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.76g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Licinius AE2 — RIC VII Alexandria 7

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Alexandria 7

Ruler

Licinius

Denomination

AE2

Date

314 AD-315 AD

Mint

Alexandreia Egypt

Metal

Bronze

Weight

4.76g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C LIC LICINNIVS P F AVG

Head of Licinius, laureate, right

Reverse

IOVI CON-SERVATORI

Jupiter, nude, chlamys spread, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; to left, eagle

About This Type

This RIC VII Alexandria 7 is an ae2 of Licinius (314 AD-315 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. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 4.76g, 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 7?: RIC VII Alexandria 7 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius (314 AD-315 AD) struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Alexandria 7.
How do you identify RIC VII Alexandria 7?: The obverse depicts Head of Licinius, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C LIC LICINNIVS 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 the inscription IOVI CON-SERVATORI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Alexandria 7?: RIC VII Alexandria 7 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.76g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.