What is RIC VII Nicomedia 34?

RIC VII Nicomedia 34 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius (317 AD-320 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Nicomedia 34.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Nicomedia 34?

RIC VII Nicomedia 34 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Licinius AE2, Jupiter reverse (RIC VII Nicomedia 34)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Nicomedia 34

Ruler

Licinius

Denomination

AE2

Date

317 AD-320 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N VAL LICIN LICINIVS NOB C

Bust of Licinius II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS

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

About This Type

This RIC VII Nicomedia 34 is an ae2 of Licinius (317 AD-320 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. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 4g, 19mm 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.

All Licinius coins Nicomedia mint All AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Nicomedia 34?: RIC VII Nicomedia 34 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius (317 AD-320 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Nicomedia 34.
How do you identify RIC VII Nicomedia 34?: The obverse depicts Bust of Licinius II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right 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 sceptre with left hand with the inscription PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Nicomedia 34?: RIC VII Nicomedia 34 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.