What is RIC VII Siscia 17?

RIC VII Siscia 17 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius (315 AD-316 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Siscia 17.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Siscia 17?

RIC VII Siscia 17 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.64g, diameter 21mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Licinius AE2, Jupiter reverse (RIC VII Siscia 17)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Siscia 17

Ruler

Licinius

Denomination

AE2

Date

315 AD-316 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.64g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP LIC LICINIVS P F AVG or IMP LIC • LICINIVS P F AVG

Head of Licinius, laureate, right

Reverse

IOVI CON-SERVATORI

Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; to left, eagle holding wreath

About This Type

This RIC VII Siscia 17 is an ae2 of Licinius (315 AD-316 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; to left, eagle holding wreath. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.64g, 21mm 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 Siscia Mint

Siscia (modern Sisak, Croatia) was a major late Roman mint, operating from the late third century through the late fourth century. It produced large quantities of bronze coinage for the Danube frontier region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Siscia 17?: RIC VII Siscia 17 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius (315 AD-316 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Siscia 17.
How do you identify RIC VII Siscia 17?: The obverse depicts Head of Licinius, laureate, right with the inscription IMP LIC LICINIVS P F AVG or IMP LIC • LICINIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; to left, eagle holding wreath with the inscription IOVI CON-SERVATORI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Siscia 17?: RIC VII Siscia 17 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.64g, diameter 21mm, die axis 7 h, struck.