What is RIC VII Nicomedia 15?

RIC VII Nicomedia 15 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius (313 AD-317 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Nicomedia 15.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Nicomedia 15?

RIC VII Nicomedia 15 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.17g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Licinius AE2 — RIC VII Nicomedia 15

Obverse

Reverse

Universität Wien, Institut für Numismatik und Geldgeschichte

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Nicomedia 15

Ruler

Licinius

Denomination

AE2

Date

313 AD-317 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.17g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C VAL LICIN LICINIVS P F AVG

Head of Licinius, 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 15 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. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.17g, 22mm 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 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 15?: RIC VII Nicomedia 15 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius (313 AD-317 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Nicomedia 15.
How do you identify RIC VII Nicomedia 15?: The obverse depicts Head of Licinius, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C VAL LICIN LICINIVS 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.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Nicomedia 15?: RIC VII Nicomedia 15 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.17g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.