Licinius AE2
RIC VII Rome 205 · 320 AD · Rome
Obverse
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Obverse
LICINIVS IVN NOB C
Bust of Licinius II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
VOT X/ET XV F within a laurel wreath; mint mark enclosed within wreath
About This Type
This RIC VII Rome 205 is an ae2 of Licinius (320 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts VOT X/ET XV F within a laurel wreath; mint mark enclosed within wreath.
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 205?
- RIC VII Rome 205 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius (320 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Rome 205.
- How do you identify RIC VII Rome 205?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Licinius II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription LICINIVS IVN NOB C. The reverse depicts VOT X/ET XV F within a laurel wreath; mint mark enclosed within wreath. Portrait type: laureate.
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