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RIC VII Heraclea 51

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VII Heraclea 51. Denomination: AE2; AE3. Authority: Licinius. Mint: Heraclea. 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 leaning on eagle-tipped sceptre with left hand; to left, eagle holding 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 Heraclea 54, RIC VII Heraclea 52, RIC VII Nicomedia 44, RIC VII Nicomedia 49.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

Licinius reigned as Roman emperor from 308 to 324, acting for most of that time as the colleague and rival of Constantine I. Struck under the authority of Licinius, this bronze coinage portrays Constantine I, with whom Licinius had co-authored the Edict of Milan granting official toleration to Christians across the empire. The piece was produced at the mint of Heraclea, also known as Perinthus, a flourishing city of ancient Thrace on the Propontis.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
AE2; AE3

Technical characteristics

Mint
Heraclea
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 leaning on eagle-tipped sceptre with left hand; to left, eagle holding wreath; to right, captive
Obverse legend
IMP C FL VAL CONSTANTINVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
IOVI CONS-ERVATORI

Identification

Type reference
RIC VII Heraclea 51
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

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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 Heraclea 54

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

  • RIC VII Heraclea 52

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

  • RIC VII Nicomedia 44

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

  • RIC VII Nicomedia 49

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