What is RIC VII Cyzicus 1?

RIC VII Cyzicus 1 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius (313 AD-315 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Cyzicus 1.

Licinius AE2 — RIC VII Cyzicus 1

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VII Cyzicus 1

Ruler

Licinius

Denomination

AE2

Date

313 AD-315 AD

Mint

Cyzicus

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP C FL VAL CONSTANTINVS P F AVG

Head of Constantine I, laureate, right

Reverse

GENIO AV-GVSTI CM_H

Genius, wearing modius, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VII Cyzicus 1 is an ae2 of Licinius (313 AD-315 AD), struck at the Cyzicus mint. The reverse depicts Genius, wearing modius, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.

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 Cyzicus Mint

Cyzicus (in modern Turkey) was a major eastern mint from the third century onward. Its mint mark typically appears as a variant of SMK in the reverse exergue of late Roman coinage.

All Licinius coins Cyzicus mint All AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Cyzicus 1?: RIC VII Cyzicus 1 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius (313 AD-315 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Cyzicus 1.
How do you identify RIC VII Cyzicus 1?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C FL VAL CONSTANTINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Genius, wearing modius, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription GENIO AV-GVSTI CM_H. Portrait type: laureate.