What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Antioch 17?

RIC VII Antioch 17 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.75g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Licinius AE2 — RIC VII Antioch 17

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Antioch 17

Ruler

Licinius

Denomination

AE2

Date

315 AD-316 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.75g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP LIC LICINIVS P F AVG

Bust of Licinius, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG NN

Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, 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 Antioch 17 is an ae2 of Licinius (315 AD-316 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria 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 left hand; to left, eagle with wreath. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.75g, 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 Antiocheia Syria Mint

Antiocheia (modern Antakya, Turkey) was one of the major eastern mints, operating from the Seleucid period through the late Roman Empire. It produced large volumes of silver and bronze coinage for the eastern provinces.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Antioch 17?: RIC VII Antioch 17 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius (315 AD-316 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Antioch 17.
How do you identify RIC VII Antioch 17?: The obverse depicts Bust of Licinius, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP LIC 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 left hand; to left, eagle with wreath with the inscription IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG NN. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Antioch 17?: RIC VII Antioch 17 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.75g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.