How do you identify RIC VII Heraclea 17?

The obverse depicts Bust of Licinius, laureate, draped, left, holding sceptre in right hand and mappa in left hand with the inscription IMP LICI-NIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Camp gate with three turrets, without doors, with varying number of stone layers with the inscription PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Heraclea 17?

RIC VII Heraclea 17 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.7g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Licinius AE2, Camp reverse (RIC VII Heraclea 17)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Heraclea 17

Ruler

Licinius

Denomination

AE2

Date

317 AD

Mint

Heraclea Thracica

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.7g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP LICI-NIVS AVG

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

Reverse

PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG

Camp gate with three turrets, without doors, with varying number of stone layers

About This Type

This RIC VII Heraclea 17 is an ae2 of Licinius (317 AD), struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint. The reverse depicts Camp gate with three turrets, without doors, with varying number of stone layers. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.7g, 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 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 17?: RIC VII Heraclea 17 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius (317 AD) struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Heraclea 17.
How do you identify RIC VII Heraclea 17?: The obverse depicts Bust of Licinius, laureate, draped, left, holding sceptre in right hand and mappa in left hand with the inscription IMP LICI-NIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Camp gate with three turrets, without doors, with varying number of stone layers with the inscription PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Heraclea 17?: RIC VII Heraclea 17 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.7g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.