Licinius AE2, Eagle reverse
RIC VII Rome 114 · 317 AD-318 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn
Obverse
DIVO CONSTANTIO PIO PRINC
Head of Constantius Chlorus, veiled, laureate, right
Reverse
MEMORIAE AETERNAE
Eagle, standing left, head right
About This Type
This RIC VII Rome 114 is an ae2 of Licinius (317 AD-318 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Eagle, standing left, head right. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.16g, 15mm 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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VII Rome 114?
- RIC VII Rome 114 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius (317 AD-318 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Rome 114.
- How do you identify RIC VII Rome 114?
- The obverse depicts Head of Constantius Chlorus, veiled, laureate, right with the inscription DIVO CONSTANTIO PIO PRINC. The reverse depicts Eagle, standing left, head right with the inscription MEMORIAE AETERNAE. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Rome 114?
- RIC VII Rome 114 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.16g, diameter 15mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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