How do you identify RIC VII Heraclea 50?

The obverse depicts Bust of Licinius and Licinius II, laureate, draped, facing one another, together holding trophy with two shield with the inscription DD NN IOVII LICINII INVICT AVG ET CAES. The reverse depicts Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, leaning on sceptre; behind him, trophy; at foot of trophy, two captives with the inscription I O M ET VIRTVTI DD NN AVG ET CAES. Portrait type: laureate.

Licinius AE2, Jupiter reverse (RIC VII Heraclea 50)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VII Heraclea 50

Ruler

Licinius

Denomination

AE2

Date

320 AD-321 AD

Mint

Heraclea Thracica

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

DD NN IOVII LICINII INVICT AVG ET CAES

Bust of Licinius and Licinius II, laureate, draped, facing one another, together holding trophy with two shield

Reverse

I O M ET VIRTVTI DD NN AVG ET CAES

Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, leaning on sceptre; behind him, trophy; at foot of trophy, two captives

About This Type

This RIC VII Heraclea 50 is an ae2 of Licinius (320 AD-321 AD), struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, leaning on sceptre; behind him, trophy; at foot of trophy, two captives.

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 50?: RIC VII Heraclea 50 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius (320 AD-321 AD) struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Heraclea 50.
How do you identify RIC VII Heraclea 50?: The obverse depicts Bust of Licinius and Licinius II, laureate, draped, facing one another, together holding trophy with two shield with the inscription DD NN IOVII LICINII INVICT AVG ET CAES. The reverse depicts Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, leaning on sceptre; behind him, trophy; at foot of trophy, two captives with the inscription I O M ET VIRTVTI DD NN AVG ET CAES. Portrait type: laureate.