Licinius AE2
RIC VII Thessalonica 102 · 320 AD · Thessalonica · Issued under Constantine I
Obverse
IMP LIC-INIVS AVG or IMP LIC-INIVS AVG or IMP LICI-NIVS AVG
Head of Licinius, laureate, right
Reverse
D N LIC LICINI AVGVSTI
VOT/XX within a laurel wreath
About This Type
This RIC VII Thessalonica 102 is an ae2 of Licinius, issued under Constantine I (320 AD), struck at the Thessalonica mint. The reverse depicts VOT/XX within a laurel 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 Thessalonica Mint
Thessalonica (modern Thessaloniki, Greece) operated as an imperial mint from the late third century. It was a key Balkan mint serving the military needs of the Danube and eastern frontiers.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VII Thessalonica 102?
- RIC VII Thessalonica 102 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius issued under Constantine I (320 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Thessalonica 102.
- How do you identify RIC VII Thessalonica 102?
- The obverse depicts Head of Licinius, laureate, right with the inscription IMP LIC-INIVS AVG or IMP LIC-INIVS AVG or IMP LICI-NIVS AVG. The reverse depicts VOT/XX within a laurel wreath with the inscription D N LIC LICINI AVGVSTI. Portrait type: laureate.
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