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RIC VII Rome 49

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VII Rome 49. Denomination: AE2; AE3. Authority: Licinius. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Constantine I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG.

The reverse shows sol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding Victory on globe in left hand, with the legend SOLI INVICT COM D N.

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Historical context

This bronze coin was issued under the authority of Licinius at the mint of Rome. Licinius reigned as Roman emperor from 308 to 324, ruling as both the colleague and rival of Constantine I. During their joint rule, the two emperors co-authored the Edict of Milan, which granted official toleration to Christians across the Roman Empire, before Licinius was ultimately defeated by Constantine at the Battle of Chrysopolis in 324.

Struck in the denominations of AE2 and AE3, the piece reflects the political partnership between the rulers. The obverse depicts Constantine I as a laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust, accompanied by the inscription "IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG". The reverse design depicts Sol, radiate and wearing a chlamys draped across his left shoulder, raising his right hand while holding Victory on a globe, encircled by the legend "SOLI INVICT COM D N".

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
AE2; AE3

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Licinius

Design

Obverse
Bust of Constantine I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding Victory on globe in left hand
Obverse legend
IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
SOLI INVICT COM D N

Identification

Type reference
RIC VII Rome 49
Denomination and metal
AE2; AE3, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
SOLI INVICT COM D N
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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