How do you identify RIC VII Heraclea 49?

The obverse depicts Bust of Licinius II, laureate, draped, right, holding sceptre in right hand and mappa in left hand with the inscription D N VAL LICIN LICINIVS NOB C. The reverse depicts Camp gate with three turrets, without doors, five to seven stone layers with the inscription PROVIDENT-IAE CAESS. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Heraclea 49?

RIC VII Heraclea 49 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.91g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Licinius AE2, Camp reverse (RIC VII Heraclea 49)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Heraclea 49

Ruler

Licinius

Denomination

AE2

Date

318 AD-320 AD

Mint

Heraclea Thracica

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.91g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N VAL LICIN LICINIVS NOB C

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

Reverse

PROVIDENT-IAE CAESS

Camp gate with three turrets, without doors, five to seven stone layers

About This Type

This RIC VII Heraclea 49 is an ae2 of Licinius (318 AD-320 AD), struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint. The reverse depicts Camp gate with three turrets, without doors, five to seven stone layers. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.91g, 18mm 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 49?: RIC VII Heraclea 49 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius (318 AD-320 AD) struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Heraclea 49.
How do you identify RIC VII Heraclea 49?: The obverse depicts Bust of Licinius II, laureate, draped, right, holding sceptre in right hand and mappa in left hand with the inscription D N VAL LICIN LICINIVS NOB C. The reverse depicts Camp gate with three turrets, without doors, five to seven stone layers with the inscription PROVIDENT-IAE CAESS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Heraclea 49?: RIC VII Heraclea 49 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.91g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.