What is RIC VII Cyzicus 15?

RIC VII Cyzicus 15 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius (321 AD-324 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Cyzicus 15.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Cyzicus 15?

RIC VII Cyzicus 15 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.2g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Licinius AE2 — RIC VII Cyzicus 15

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Cyzicus 15

Ruler

Licinius

Denomination

AE2

Date

321 AD-324 AD

Mint

Cyzicus

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.2g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C VAL LICIN LICINIVS P F AVG

Bust of Licinius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

IOVI CONS-ERVATORI

Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and eagle-tipped sceptre in left hand; to left, eagle with wreath; to right, captive

About This Type

This RIC VII Cyzicus 15 is an ae2 of Licinius (321 AD-324 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 eagle-tipped sceptre in left hand; to left, eagle with wreath; to right, captive. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.2g, 20mm 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.

All Licinius coins Cyzicus mint All AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Cyzicus 15?: RIC VII Cyzicus 15 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius (321 AD-324 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Cyzicus 15.
How do you identify RIC VII Cyzicus 15?: The obverse depicts Bust of Licinius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C VAL LICIN LICINIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and eagle-tipped sceptre in left hand; to left, eagle with wreath; to right, captive with the inscription IOVI CONS-ERVATORI. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Cyzicus 15?: RIC VII Cyzicus 15 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.2g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.