What is RIC VII Cyzicus 18?

RIC VII Cyzicus 18 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius (321 AD-324 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Cyzicus 18.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Cyzicus 18?

RIC VII Cyzicus 18 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.24g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Licinius AE2 — RIC VII Cyzicus 18

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Cyzicus 18

Ruler

Licinius

Denomination

AE2

Date

321 AD-324 AD

Mint

Cyzicus

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.24g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

helmeted

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N VAL LICIN LICINIVS NOB C

Bust of Licinius II, helmeted, cuirassed, left, holding spear across right shoulder and shield on left arm

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 18 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 3.24g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Cyzicus 18?: RIC VII Cyzicus 18 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius (321 AD-324 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Cyzicus 18.
How do you identify RIC VII Cyzicus 18?: The obverse depicts Bust of Licinius II, helmeted, cuirassed, left, holding spear across right shoulder and shield on left arm 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 eagle-tipped sceptre in left hand; to left, eagle with wreath; to right, captive with the inscription IOVI CONS-ERVATORI. Portrait type: helmeted.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Cyzicus 18?: RIC VII Cyzicus 18 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.24g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.