RIC VII Rome 154 Licinius obverse, Bust of Licinius II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right Obverse
RIC VII Rome 154 Licinius reverse, Roma, helmeted, draped, seated right, holding shield in lap inscribed X/V Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference
RIC VII Rome 154
Ruler
Licinius
Denomination
AE2
Date
318 AD-319 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Bronze
Weight
3.24g
Diameter
20mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

LICINIVS IVN NOB C

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

Reverse

ROMAE A-ETERNAE

Roma, helmeted, draped, seated right, holding shield in lap inscribed X/V

About This Type

This RIC VII Rome 154 is an ae2 of Licinius (318 AD-319 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, seated right, holding shield in lap inscribed X/V. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.24g, 20mm 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 154?
RIC VII Rome 154 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius (318 AD-319 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Rome 154.
How do you identify RIC VII Rome 154?
The obverse depicts Bust of Licinius II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription LICINIVS IVN NOB C. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, seated right, holding shield in lap inscribed X/V with the inscription ROMAE A-ETERNAE. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Rome 154?
RIC VII Rome 154 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.24g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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