RIC VII Cyzicus 11 — Licinius AE2
RIC VII Cyzicus 11 · 317 AD-320 AD · Cyzicus
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
D N VAL LICIN LICINIVS NOB C
Bust of Licinius II, laureate, draped, left, holding sceptre in right hand and mappa in left hand
Reverse
IOVI CONSER-VATORI CAESS
Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand
About This Type
This RIC VII Cyzicus 11 is an ae2 of Licinius (317 AD-320 AD), struck at the Cyzicus mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.76g, 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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VII Cyzicus 11?
- RIC VII Cyzicus 11 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius (317 AD-320 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Cyzicus 11.
- How do you identify RIC VII Cyzicus 11?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Licinius II, laureate, draped, left, holding sceptre in right hand and mappa in left hand 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 sceptre in left hand with the inscription IOVI CONSER-VATORI CAESS. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Cyzicus 11?
- RIC VII Cyzicus 11 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.76g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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