Catalog Reference
RIC VII Rome 199
Ruler
Licinius
Denomination
AE2
Date
320 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Bronze
Portrait Type
laureate

Obverse

LICINIVS IVN NOB C

Bust of Licinius II, laureate, draped, 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 199 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.

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 199?
RIC VII Rome 199 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius (320 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Rome 199.
How do you identify RIC VII Rome 199?
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 left, holding shield on knees inscribed X/V with the inscription ROMAE A-ETERNAE. Portrait type: laureate.

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