What is RIC VII Nicomedia 14?

RIC VII Nicomedia 14 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius (313 AD-317 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Nicomedia 14.

Licinius AE2 — RIC VII Nicomedia 14

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VII Nicomedia 14

Ruler

Licinius

Denomination

AE2

Date

313 AD-317 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP C FL VAL CONSTANTINVS P F AVG

Head of Constantine I, laureate, right

Reverse

IOVI CONS-ERVATORI

Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; to left, eagle holding wreath

About This Type

This RIC VII Nicomedia 14 is an ae2 of Licinius (313 AD-317 AD), struck at the Nicomedia mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; to left, eagle holding wreath.

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 Nicomedia Mint

Nicomedia (modern Izmit, Turkey) served as an eastern imperial mint from Diocletian's reform onward. It was particularly important under the Tetrarchy when Nicomedia served as a capital.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Nicomedia 14?: RIC VII Nicomedia 14 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius (313 AD-317 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Nicomedia 14.
How do you identify RIC VII Nicomedia 14?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C FL VAL CONSTANTINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; to left, eagle holding wreath with the inscription IOVI CONS-ERVATORI. Portrait type: laureate.