What is RIC VII Cyzicus 8?

RIC VII Cyzicus 8 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius (317 AD-320 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Cyzicus 8.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Cyzicus 8?

RIC VII Cyzicus 8 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.35g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Licinius AE2 — RIC VII Cyzicus 8

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Cyzicus 8

Ruler

Licinius

Denomination

AE2

Date

317 AD-320 AD

Mint

Cyzicus

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.35g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CONSTA-NTINVS AVG

Bust of Constantine I, laureate, draped, left, holding sceptre in right hand and mappa in left hand

Reverse

IOVI CONS-ERVATORI AVGG

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 8 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 2.35g, 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.

All Licinius coins Cyzicus mint All AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Cyzicus 8?: RIC VII Cyzicus 8 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius (317 AD-320 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Cyzicus 8.
How do you identify RIC VII Cyzicus 8?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, laureate, draped, left, holding sceptre in right hand and mappa in left hand with the inscription IMP CONSTA-NTINVS AVG. 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 CONS-ERVATORI AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Cyzicus 8?: RIC VII Cyzicus 8 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.35g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.