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RIC VI Siscia 229b

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VI Siscia 229b. Denomination: AE3. Authority: Licinius. Mint: Siscia. The obverse shows head of Constantine I, laureate, right, with the legend IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG.

The reverse shows jupiter, chlamys hanging from left shoulder, standing front, head left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; to left by feet, eagle, with the legend IOVI CON-SERVATORI or IOVI CONS-ERVATORI.

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Historical context

This bronze coin was issued under the authority of Licinius, who ruled as Roman emperor from 308 to 324. Throughout much of his reign, Licinius governed alongside Constantine I as both a colleague and a rival. Although the two emperors co-authored the Edict of Milan, conflict eventually broke out between them, culminating in Licinius's defeat at the Battle of Chrysopolis in 324 and his subsequent execution.

Produced at the mint of Siscia, this AE3 issue features Constantine I on the obverse, styled with the inscription "IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG". The reverse depicts the Roman deity Jupiter standing with an eagle at his feet, holding a thunderbolt and sceptre, accompanied by the legend "IOVI CON-SERVATORI" or "IOVI CONS-ERVATORI".

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
AE3

Technical characteristics

Mint
Siscia
Authority
Licinius

Design

Obverse
Head of Constantine I, laureate, right
Reverse
Jupiter, chlamys hanging from left shoulder, standing front, head left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; to left by feet, eagle
Obverse legend
IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
IOVI CON-SERVATORI or IOVI CONS-ERVATORI

Identification

Type reference
RIC VI Siscia 229b
Denomination and metal
AE3, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
IOVI CON-SERVATORI or IOVI CONS-ERVATORI
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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