What is RIC VII Nicomedia 44?

RIC VII Nicomedia 44 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius (321 AD-324 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Nicomedia 44.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Nicomedia 44?

RIC VII Nicomedia 44 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.41g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Licinius AE2, Jupiter reverse (RIC VII Nicomedia 44)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VII Nicomedia 44

Ruler

Licinius

Denomination

AE2

Date

321 AD-324 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.41g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C VAL LICIN LICINIVS P F AVG

Bust of Licinius, radiate, 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 Nicomedia 44 is an ae2 of Licinius (321 AD-324 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 eagle-tipped sceptre with left hand; to left, eagle holding wreath; to right, captive. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.41g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Nicomedia 44?: RIC VII Nicomedia 44 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius (321 AD-324 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Nicomedia 44.
How do you identify RIC VII Nicomedia 44?: The obverse depicts Bust of Licinius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, 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 eagle-tipped sceptre with left hand; to left, eagle holding wreath; to right, captive with the inscription IOVI CONS-ERVATORI. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Nicomedia 44?: RIC VII Nicomedia 44 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.41g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.