What is RIC VII Nicomedia 48?

RIC VII Nicomedia 48 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius (321 AD-324 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Nicomedia 48.

Licinius AE2, Jupiter reverse (RIC VII Nicomedia 48)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VII Nicomedia 48

Ruler

Licinius

Denomination

AE2

Date

321 AD-324 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

D N FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES

Bust of Crispus, 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 Nicomedia 48 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.

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 48?: RIC VII Nicomedia 48 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius (321 AD-324 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Nicomedia 48.
How do you identify RIC VII Nicomedia 48?: The obverse depicts Bust of Crispus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES. 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.