What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Antioch 36?

RIC VII Antioch 36 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.97g, diameter 19mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Licinius AE2 — RIC VII Antioch 36

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Antioch 36

Ruler

Licinius

Denomination

AE2

Date

321 AD-323 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.97g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

helmeted

Manufacturing

struck

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 CONS-ERVATORI

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; to right, captive

About This Type

This RIC VII Antioch 36 is an ae2 of Licinius (321 AD-323 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; to right, captive. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.97g, 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 36?: RIC VII Antioch 36 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius (321 AD-323 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Antioch 36.
How do you identify RIC VII Antioch 36?: 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 left hand; to left, eagle with wreath; to right, captive with the inscription IOVI CONS-ERVATORI. Portrait type: helmeted.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Antioch 36?: RIC VII Antioch 36 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.97g, diameter 19mm, die axis 11 h, struck.