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RIC VII Alexandria 28

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VII Alexandria 28. Denomination: AE2; AE3. Authority: Licinius. Mint: Alexandria. The obverse shows bust of Licinius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend IMP C VAL LICIN LICINIVS P F AVG. The reverse shows jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with eagle with left hand; to left, eagle with wreath; to right, captive, with the legend IOVI CON-SERVATORI.

Related types with the same reverse, struck at other mints or with different marks or bust details, are consolidated here and listed under varieties: RIC VII Alexandria 29.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
1
Photograph views
5
Catalogue references
1

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Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
AE2; AE3

Technical characteristics

Mint
Alexandria
Authority
Licinius

Design

Obverse
Bust of Licinius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with eagle with left hand; to left, eagle with wreath; to right, captive
Obverse legend
IMP C VAL LICIN LICINIVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
IOVI CON-SERVATORI

Identification

Type reference
RIC VII Alexandria 28
Denomination and metal
AE2; AE3, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
IMP C VAL LICIN LICINIVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
IOVI CON-SERVATORI
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

Denomination
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Issue or mint date
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Material
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Weight
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Mint or printer
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Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue reference
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC VII Alexandria 29

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

Research required

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  • Weight, diameter and mint marks require specimen-level evidence.
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