Licinius II AE2, Standard reverse
RIC VII Ticinum 119 · 319 AD-320 AD · Ticinum · Issued under Constantine I
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
LICINIVS IVN NOB C
Bust of Licinius II, laureate, draped, left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and mappa in left hand
Reverse
VIRTVS - EXERCIT
Standard with VOT/XX inscribed on drapery, flanked by two seated captives
About This Type
This RIC VII Ticinum 119 is an ae2 of Licinius II, issued under Constantine I (319 AD-320 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Standard with VOT/XX inscribed on drapery, flanked by two seated captives. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.18g, 20mm 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 Ticinum Mint
Ticinum (modern Pavia, Italy) was a Roman mint active from the late third through the mid-fourth century. It was one of several northern Italian mints established during the Tetrarchic reforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VII Ticinum 119?
- RIC VII Ticinum 119 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius II issued under Constantine I (319 AD-320 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Ticinum 119.
- How do you identify RIC VII Ticinum 119?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Licinius II, laureate, draped, left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and mappa in left hand with the inscription LICINIVS IVN NOB C. The reverse depicts Standard with VOT/XX inscribed on drapery, flanked by two seated captives with the inscription VIRTVS - EXERCIT. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Ticinum 119?
- RIC VII Ticinum 119 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.18g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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