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RIC VII Heraclea 12

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VII Heraclea 12. Denomination: AE2; AE3. Authority: Licinius. Mint: Heraclea. 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 draped across left shoulder, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; to left, eagle holding wreath, with the legend IOVI CONS-ERVATORI AVGG.

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Historical context

Valerius Licinianus Licinius reigned as Roman emperor from 308 to 324. Throughout much of this period, he served as both the colleague and rival of Constantine I. Together, the two rulers co-authored the Edict of Milan, which granted official toleration to Christians across the Roman Empire. Licinius's rule concluded following his defeat at the Battle of Chrysopolis in 324, after which he was executed on Constantine's orders.

This bronze AE2 or AE3 piece was produced under Licinius at the Heraclea mint. The obverse presents the laureate head of the emperor, identified by the inscription "IMP C VAL LICIN LICINIVS P F AVG". The reverse design depicts Jupiter, nude with a chlamys across his left shoulder, holding a sceptre alongside a Victory on a globe, accompanied by an eagle carrying a wreath. This scene is paired with the legend "IOVI CONS-ERVATORI AVGG".

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
AE2; AE3

Technical characteristics

Mint
Heraclea
Authority
Licinius

Design

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

Identification

Type reference
RIC VII Heraclea 12
Denomination and metal
AE2; AE3, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
IMP C VAL LICIN LICINIVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
IOVI CONS-ERVATORI 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.

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