What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Heraclea 12?

RIC VII Heraclea 12 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.95g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Licinius AE2 — RIC VII Heraclea 12

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VII Heraclea 12

Ruler

Licinius

Denomination

AE2

Date

315 AD-316 AD

Mint

Heraclea Thracica

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.95g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C VAL LICIN LICINIVS P F AVG

Head of Licinius, laureate, right

Reverse

IOVI CONS-ERVATORI 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 12 is an ae2 of Licinius (315 AD-316 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. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.95g, 22mm 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 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.

All Licinius coins Heraclea Thracica mint All AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Heraclea 12?: RIC VII Heraclea 12 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius (315 AD-316 AD) struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Heraclea 12.
How do you identify RIC VII Heraclea 12?: The obverse depicts Head of Licinius, laureate, 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 leaning on sceptre with left hand; to left, eagle holding wreath with the inscription IOVI CONS-ERVATORI AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Heraclea 12?: RIC VII Heraclea 12 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.95g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.