What is RIC VII Rome 101?

RIC VII Rome 101 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius (317 AD-318 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Rome 101.

Licinius AE2, Jupiter reverse (RIC VII Rome 101)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VII Rome 101

Ruler

Licinius

Denomination

AE2

Date

317 AD-318 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

LICINIVS IVN NOB CAES

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

Reverse

IOVI CONSE-RVATORI

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

About This Type

This RIC VII Rome 101 is an ae2 of Licinius (317 AD-318 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand.

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 Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Rome 101?: RIC VII Rome 101 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius (317 AD-318 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Rome 101.
How do you identify RIC VII Rome 101?: The obverse depicts Bust of Licinius II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription LICINIVS IVN NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand with the inscription IOVI CONSE-RVATORI. Portrait type: laureate.