How do you identify RIC VII Heraclea 23?

The obverse depicts Bust of Crispus, laureate, draped, left, holding sceptre in right hand and mappa in left hand with the inscription D N FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Camp gate with three turrets, without doors, with varying number of stone layers with the inscription PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS. Portrait type: laureate.

Licinius AE2, Camp reverse (RIC VII Heraclea 23)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VII Heraclea 23

Ruler

Licinius

Denomination

AE2

Date

317 AD

Mint

Heraclea Thracica

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

D N FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES

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

Reverse

PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS

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

About This Type

This RIC VII Heraclea 23 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.

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 23?: RIC VII Heraclea 23 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius (317 AD) struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Heraclea 23.
How do you identify RIC VII Heraclea 23?: The obverse depicts Bust of Crispus, laureate, draped, left, holding sceptre in right hand and mappa in left hand with the inscription D N FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Camp gate with three turrets, without doors, with varying number of stone layers with the inscription PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS. Portrait type: laureate.