Licinius AE2, Two Victories reverse
RIC VII Arelate 198 · 319 AD-320 AD · Arelate · Issued under Constantine I
Obverse
IMP LICI-NIVS AVG
Head of Licinius, laureate, right
Reverse
VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP
Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding a shield inscribed VOT/PR supported by a column
About This Type
This RIC VII Arelate 198 is an ae2 of Licinius, issued under Constantine I (319 AD-320 AD), struck at the Arelate mint. The reverse depicts Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding a shield inscribed VOT/PR supported by a column.
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 198?
- RIC VII Arelate 198 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius issued under Constantine I (319 AD-320 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Arelate 198.
- How do you identify RIC VII Arelate 198?
- The obverse depicts Head of Licinius, laureate, right with the inscription IMP LICI-NIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding a shield inscribed VOT/PR supported by a column with the inscription VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP. Portrait type: laureate.
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