What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Heraclea 55?

RIC VII Heraclea 55 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.28g, diameter 20mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Licinius AE2, Jupiter reverse (RIC VII Heraclea 55)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Heraclea 55

Ruler

Licinius

Denomination

AE2

Date

321 AD-324 AD

Mint

Heraclea Thracica

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.28g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N FL CL CONSTANTINVS NOB C

Bust of Constantine II, 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 55 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 3.28g, 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 55?: RIC VII Heraclea 55 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius (321 AD-324 AD) struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Heraclea 55.
How do you identify RIC VII Heraclea 55?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N FL CL CONSTANTINVS 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 55?: RIC VII Heraclea 55 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.28g, diameter 20mm, die axis 11 h, struck.