Crispus AE2, Jupiter reverse
RIC VII Heraclea 53 · 321 AD-324 AD · Heraclea Thracica · Issued under Licinius
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
D N FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES
Bust of Crispus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
IOVI CONS-ERVATORI
Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on eagle-tipped sceptre with left hand; to left, eagle holding wreath; to right, captive
About This Type
This RIC VII Heraclea 53 is an ae2 of Crispus, issued under Licinius (321 AD-324 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 eagle-tipped sceptre with left hand; to left, eagle holding wreath; to right, captive. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.32g, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VII Heraclea 53?
- RIC VII Heraclea 53 is a Bronze AE2 of Crispus issued under Licinius (321 AD-324 AD) struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Heraclea 53.
- How do you identify RIC VII Heraclea 53?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Crispus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on eagle-tipped sceptre with left hand; to left, eagle holding wreath; to right, captive with the inscription IOVI CONS-ERVATORI. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Heraclea 53?
- RIC VII Heraclea 53 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.32g, diameter 20mm, die axis 11 h, struck.
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