What is RIC VII Rome 194?

RIC VII Rome 194 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius (320 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Rome 194.

How do you identify RIC VII Rome 194?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, helmeted, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONST-ANTINVS AVG. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding shield on knees inscribed X/V with the inscription ROMAE A-ETERNAE. Portrait type: helmeted.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Rome 194?

RIC VII Rome 194 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.52g, diameter 19mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Licinius AE2, Roma reverse (RIC VII Rome 194)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Rome 194

Ruler

Licinius

Denomination

AE2

Date

320 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.52g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

helmeted

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONST-ANTINVS AVG

Bust of Constantine I, helmeted, cuirassed, right

Reverse

ROMAE A-ETERNAE

Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding shield on knees inscribed X/V

About This Type

This RIC VII Rome 194 is an ae2 of Licinius (320 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding shield on knees inscribed X/V. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.52g, 19mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Rome 194?: RIC VII Rome 194 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius (320 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Rome 194.
How do you identify RIC VII Rome 194?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, helmeted, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONST-ANTINVS AVG. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding shield on knees inscribed X/V with the inscription ROMAE A-ETERNAE. Portrait type: helmeted.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Rome 194?: RIC VII Rome 194 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.52g, diameter 19mm, die axis 5 h, struck.