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RIC VII Alexandria 14

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VII Alexandria 14. Denomination: AE2; AE3. Authority: Licinius. Mint: Alexandria. The obverse shows head of Licinius, laureate, right, with the legend IMP C VAL LICIN LICINIVS P F AVG.

The reverse shows jupiter, nude, chlamys spread, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; to left, eagle with wreath, with the legend IOVI CONSER-VATORI AVGG.

Evidence at a glance

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Photograph views
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Catalogue references
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Historical context

This bronze coinage was produced under the authority of Valerius Licinianus Licinius, who ruled as Roman emperor from 308 to 324. During his reign, Licinius governed as the colleague and rival of Constantine I, co-authoring the Edict of Milan granting toleration to Christians before being defeated at the Battle of Chrysopolis in 324.

Struck at the mint of Alexandria, the issue features an obverse portrait of the emperor accompanied by the inscription "IMP C VAL LICIN LICINIVS P F AVG". The reverse depicts Jupiter standing nude with a chlamys, sceptre, and a Victory on a globe, accompanied by an eagle holding a wreath, framed by the legend "IOVI CONSER-VATORI AVGG".

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
AE2; AE3

Technical characteristics

Mint
Alexandria
Authority
Licinius

Design

Obverse
Head of Licinius, laureate, right
Reverse
Jupiter, nude, chlamys spread, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; to left, eagle with wreath
Obverse legend
IMP C VAL LICIN LICINIVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
IOVI CONSER-VATORI AVGG

Identification

Type reference
RIC VII Alexandria 14
Denomination and metal
AE2; AE3, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
IMP C VAL LICIN LICINIVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
IOVI CONSER-VATORI AVGG
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.

Documentation checklist

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Material
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Weight
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Mint or printer
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC VII Alexandria 18

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

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