Catalog Reference
RIC VI Londinium 111
Ruler
Constantine I
Denomination
AE1
Date
307 AD-310 AD
Mint
Londinium
Metal
Bronze
Portrait Type
laureate

Obverse

IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG

Bust of Constantine I, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

PRINCIPI - IV-VE-NTVTIS or PRINCIPI - IVVENTVTIS or PRINCIPI IV-VENTVTIS

Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head left, holding standard in each hand

About This Type

This RIC VI Londinium 111 is an ae1 of Constantine I (307 AD-310 AD), struck at the Londinium mint. The reverse depicts Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head left, holding standard in each hand.

About the AE1

AE1 is a modern size classification for large late Roman bronze coins with a diameter of 25mm or more. The term is used when the ancient denomination name is uncertain. Coins in this class include the large folles of Diocletian's reform and the heavy bronzes of the early Constantinian period.

About the Londinium Mint

The Londinium mint (modern London) operated intermittently from Carausius through the early fourth century. Its output was relatively small compared to continental mints, making London-mint coins scarcer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Londinium 111?
RIC VI Londinium 111 is a Bronze AE1 of Constantine I (307 AD-310 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Londinium 111.
How do you identify RIC VI Londinium 111?
The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head left, holding standard in each hand with the inscription PRINCIPI - IV-VE-NTVTIS or PRINCIPI - IVVENTVTIS or PRINCIPI IV-VENTVTIS. Portrait type: laureate.

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