Licinius AE2, Roma reverse
RIC VII Rome 154 · 318 AD-319 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
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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