What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Heraclea 54?

RIC VII Heraclea 54 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.02g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Licinius AE2, Jupiter reverse (RIC VII Heraclea 54)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Heraclea 54

Ruler

Licinius

Denomination

AE2

Date

321 AD-324 AD

Mint

Heraclea Thracica

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.02g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N VAL LICIN LICINIVS NOB C

Bust of Licinius II, laureate, cuirassed, left, holding spear across right shoulder and shield on left arm

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 54 is an ae2 of 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 3.02g, 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 54?: RIC VII Heraclea 54 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius (321 AD-324 AD) struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Heraclea 54.
How do you identify RIC VII Heraclea 54?: The obverse depicts Bust of Licinius II, laureate, cuirassed, left, holding spear across right shoulder and shield on left arm with the inscription D N VAL LICIN LICINIVS NOB C. 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 54?: RIC VII Heraclea 54 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.02g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.