Licinius Aureus — RIC VII Heraclea 1

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VII Heraclea 1

Ruler

Licinius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

313 AD

Mint

Heraclea Thracica

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

CONSTANTI-NVS P F AVG

Head of Constantine I, laureate, right

Reverse

IOVI CONSER-VATORI AVGG

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

About This Type

This RIC VII Heraclea 1 is an aureus of Licinius (313 AD), struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; to left, eagle holding wreath.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

About the Heraclea Thracica Mint

Heraclea Thracica (modern Eregli, Turkey) was a late Roman mint established during Diocletian's reform, producing coinage from the late third through the mid-fifth century.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Heraclea 1?: RIC VII Heraclea 1 is a Gold Aureus of Licinius (313 AD) struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Heraclea 1.
How do you identify RIC VII Heraclea 1?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, laureate, right with the inscription CONSTANTI-NVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; to left, eagle holding wreath with the inscription IOVI CONSER-VATORI AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.