RIC VII Rome 122 Licinius obverse, Head of Claudius II Gothicus, veiled, laureate, right Obverse
RIC VII Rome 122 Licinius reverse, Lion, advancing right; above, club Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference
RIC VII Rome 122
Ruler
Licinius
Denomination
AE2
Date
317 AD-318 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Bronze
Weight
2.32g
Diameter
15mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

DIVO CLAVDIO OPT IMP

Head of Claudius II Gothicus, veiled, laureate, right

Reverse

MEMORIAE AETERNAE

Lion, advancing right; above, club

About This Type

This RIC VII Rome 122 is an ae2 of Licinius (317 AD-318 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Lion, advancing right; above, club. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.32g, 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 122?
RIC VII Rome 122 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius (317 AD-318 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Rome 122.
How do you identify RIC VII Rome 122?
The obverse depicts Head of Claudius II Gothicus, veiled, laureate, right with the inscription DIVO CLAVDIO OPT IMP. The reverse depicts Lion, advancing right; above, club with the inscription MEMORIAE AETERNAE. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Rome 122?
RIC VII Rome 122 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.32g, diameter 15mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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