What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Antioch 27?

RIC VII Antioch 27 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.82g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Licinius AE2 — RIC VII Antioch 27

Obverse

Reverse

Universität Wien, Institut für Numismatik und Geldgeschichte

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Antioch 27

Ruler

Licinius

Denomination

AE2

Date

317 AD-320 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.82g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP LICI-NIVS AVG

Bust of Licinius, laureate, draped, left, holding sceptre in right hand and mappa in left hand

Reverse

IOVI CONS-ERVATORI AVGG

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, captive

About This Type

This RIC VII Antioch 27 is an ae2 of Licinius (317 AD-320 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, captive. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.82g, 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 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 27?: RIC VII Antioch 27 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius (317 AD-320 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Antioch 27.
How do you identify RIC VII Antioch 27?: The obverse depicts Bust of Licinius, laureate, draped, left, holding sceptre in right hand and mappa in left hand with the inscription IMP LICI-NIVS 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, captive with the inscription IOVI CONS-ERVATORI AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Antioch 27?: RIC VII Antioch 27 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.82g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.