What is RIC VII Rome 16?

RIC VII Rome 16 is a Bronze Fraction of Licinius (313 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Rome 16.

How do you identify RIC VII Rome 16?

The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, right with the inscription IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Altar with owl, spear across altar; to left, shield; to right, helmet with the inscription SAPIENTIA PRINCIPIS.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Rome 16?

RIC VII Rome 16 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.23g, diameter 14mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Licinius Fraction — RIC VII Rome 16

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Rome 16

Ruler

Licinius

Denomination

Fraction

Date

313 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.23g

Diameter

14mm

Die Axis

11 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG

Head of Constantine I, right

Reverse

SAPIENTIA PRINCIPIS

Altar with owl, spear across altar; to left, shield; to right, helmet

About This Type

This RIC VII Rome 16 is a fraction of Licinius (313 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Altar with owl, spear across altar; to left, shield; to right, helmet. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.23g, 14mm diameter.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Rome 16?: RIC VII Rome 16 is a Bronze Fraction of Licinius (313 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Rome 16.
How do you identify RIC VII Rome 16?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, right with the inscription IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Altar with owl, spear across altar; to left, shield; to right, helmet with the inscription SAPIENTIA PRINCIPIS.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Rome 16?: RIC VII Rome 16 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.23g, diameter 14mm, die axis 11 h, struck.