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RIC VII Heraclea 49

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VII Heraclea 49. Denomination: AE2; AE3. Authority: Licinius. Mint: Heraclea. The obverse shows bust of Licinius II, laureate, draped, right, holding sceptre in right hand and mappa in left hand, with the legend D N VAL LICIN LICINIVS NOB C. The reverse shows camp gate with three turrets, without doors, five to seven stone layers, with the legend PROVIDENT-IAE CAESS. The obverse shows bust of Licinius II, laureate, draped, right, holding sceptre in right hand and mappa in left hand, with the legend D N VAL LICIN LICINIVS NOB C. The reverse shows camp gate with three turrets, without doors, five to seven stone layers, with the legend PROVIDENT-IAE CAESS.

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 Heraclea 32.

Evidence at a glance

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Catalogue references
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Historical context

Valerius Licinianus Licinius ruled as Roman emperor from 308 to 324, acting for most of that period as colleague and rival to Constantine I. This coinage was issued under his authority depicting his son Licinius II, who held the rank of caesar between March 317 and September 324. It was struck at Heraclea, also known as Perinthus, an ancient city of Thrace situated on the Propontis.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
AE2; AE3

Technical characteristics

Mint
Heraclea
Authority
Licinius

Design

Obverse
Bust of Licinius II, laureate, draped, right, holding sceptre in right hand and mappa in left hand
Reverse
Camp gate with three turrets, without doors, five to seven stone layers
Obverse legend
D N VAL LICIN LICINIVS NOB C
Reverse legend
PROVIDENT-IAE CAESS

Identification

Type reference
RIC VII Heraclea 49
Denomination and metal
AE2; AE3, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
D N VAL LICIN LICINIVS NOB C
Reverse legend to match
PROVIDENT-IAE CAESS
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. 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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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 references

Varieties

  • RIC VII Heraclea 32

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

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