Licinius AE2
RIC VII Arelate 147 · 317 AD-318 AD · Arelate · Issued under Constantine I
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
IMP LICINIVS P F AVG
Bust of Licinius, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
SOLI IN-VI-CTO COMITI
Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand
About This Type
This RIC VII Arelate 147 is an ae2 of Licinius, issued under Constantine I (317 AD-318 AD), struck at the Arelate mint. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.41g, 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 Arelate Mint
Arelate (modern Arles, France) replaced the Lugdunum mint in the early fourth century and became one of the principal Western mints. Its mint mark typically includes AR or CON (Constantina).
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VII Arelate 147?
- RIC VII Arelate 147 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius issued under Constantine I (317 AD-318 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Arelate 147.
- How do you identify RIC VII Arelate 147?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Licinius, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP LICINIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand with the inscription SOLI IN-VI-CTO COMITI. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Arelate 147?
- RIC VII Arelate 147 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.41g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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