What is RIC VII Rome 180?

RIC VII Rome 180 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius (318 AD-319 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Rome 180.

How do you identify RIC VII Rome 180?

The obverse depicts Bust of Crispus, laureate, cuirassed, left, holding spear pointing forward in right hand and shield on left arm with the inscription CRISPVS NOB CAES or CRISPV-S NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Camp gate with three turrets, closed doors, with varying stone layers with the inscription VIRTV-S AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.

Licinius AE2, Camp reverse (RIC VII Rome 180)

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Rome 180

Ruler

Licinius

Denomination

AE2

Date

318 AD-319 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

CRISPVS NOB CAES or CRISPV-S NOB CAES

Bust of Crispus, laureate, cuirassed, left, holding spear pointing forward in right hand and shield on left arm

Reverse

VIRTV-S AVGG

Camp gate with three turrets, closed doors, with varying stone layers

About This Type

This RIC VII Rome 180 is an ae2 of Licinius (318 AD-319 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Camp gate with three turrets, closed doors, with varying stone layers.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Rome 180?: RIC VII Rome 180 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius (318 AD-319 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Rome 180.
How do you identify RIC VII Rome 180?: The obverse depicts Bust of Crispus, laureate, cuirassed, left, holding spear pointing forward in right hand and shield on left arm with the inscription CRISPVS NOB CAES or CRISPV-S NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Camp gate with three turrets, closed doors, with varying stone layers with the inscription VIRTV-S AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.