RIC VII Cyzicus 14
Record status
Individual type · research required
Issuing entity
Roman EmpireRIC VII Cyzicus 14. Denomination: AE2; AE3. Authority: Licinius. Mint: Cyzicus. The obverse shows bust of Constantine I, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend IMP C FL VAL CONSTANTINVS P F AVG. The reverse shows jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and eagle-tipped sceptre in left hand; to left, eagle with wreath; to right, captive, with the legend IOVI CONS-ERVATORI.
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 Cyzicus 15, RIC VII Cyzicus 17.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 2
- Photograph views
- 6
- Catalogue references
- 1
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Historical context
Licinius served as Roman emperor from 308 to 324, ruling as the colleague and rival of Constantine I, who held power from 306 to 337. Although both rulers co-authored the Edict of Milan granting religious toleration, civil wars between them culminated in Licinius's defeat at the Battle of Chrysopolis in 324, leaving Constantine as sole ruler.
Physical characteristics
- Material
- Bronze
- Denomination
- AE2; AE3
Technical characteristics
- Mint
- Cyzicus
- Authority
- Licinius
Design
- Obverse
- Bust of Constantine I, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right
- Reverse
- Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and eagle-tipped sceptre in left hand; to left, eagle with wreath; to right, captive
- Obverse legend
- IMP C FL VAL CONSTANTINVS P F AVG
- Reverse legend
- IOVI CONS-ERVATORI
Identification
- Type reference
- RIC VII Cyzicus 14
- Denomination and metal
- AE2; AE3, Bronze
- Obverse legend to match
- IMP C FL VAL CONSTANTINVS P F AVG
- Reverse legend to match
- 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.
Documentation checklist
- Denomination
- Recorded
- Issue or mint date
- Recorded
- Material
- Recorded
- Weight
- Research required
- Mint or printer
- Recorded
- Mint or printer mark
- Research required
- Catalogue reference
- Recorded
- Attached photograph (check rights)
- Recorded
Recorded means a field is present, not independently verified. Read its wording, supporting source and the entry’s confidence level.
Catalogue references
- RIC / OCREric.7.cyz.14
Varieties
RIC VII Cyzicus 15
Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.
RIC VII Cyzicus 17
Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.
Research required
- Editorial verification required.
- Weight, diameter and mint marks require specimen-level evidence.
- Museum specimen photographs are linked by the source; local photographs and reuse rights remain unverified.