Licinius AE2, Lion reverse
RIC VII Rome 123 · 317 AD-318 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
DIVO MAXIMIANO SEN FORT IMP
Head of Maximian, veiled, laureate, right
Reverse
MEMORIAE AETERNAE
Lion, advancing right, tail high
About This Type
This RIC VII Rome 123 is an ae2 of Licinius (317 AD-318 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Lion, advancing right, tail high. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.18g, 16mm 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 123?
- RIC VII Rome 123 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius (317 AD-318 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Rome 123.
- How do you identify RIC VII Rome 123?
- The obverse depicts Head of Maximian, veiled, laureate, right with the inscription DIVO MAXIMIANO SEN FORT IMP. The reverse depicts Lion, advancing right, tail high with the inscription MEMORIAE AETERNAE. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Rome 123?
- RIC VII Rome 123 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.18g, diameter 16mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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