RIC VII Siscia 5 Licinius obverse, Head of Constantine I, laureate, right Obverse
RIC VII Siscia 5 Licinius reverse, Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, holding Victory on g... Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference
RIC VII Siscia 5
Ruler
Licinius
Denomination
AE2
Date
313 AD-315 AD
Mint
Siscia
Metal
Bronze
Weight
2.83g
Diameter
21mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG

Head of Constantine I, 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 5 is an ae2 of Licinius (313 AD-315 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 2.83g, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Siscia 5?
RIC VII Siscia 5 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius (313 AD-315 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Siscia 5.
How do you identify RIC VII Siscia 5?
The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CONSTANTINVS 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 5?
RIC VII Siscia 5 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.83g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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