RIC VI Londinium 112 — Constantine I AE1
RIC VI Londinium 112 · 307 AD-310 AD · Londinium
Obverse
Reverse
Herzog Anton Ulrich-Museum, Braunschweig
Obverse
IMP CONSTANTINVS P 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 112 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. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 6.67g, 23mm diameter.
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 112?
- RIC VI Londinium 112 is a Bronze AE1 of Constantine I (307 AD-310 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Londinium 112.
- How do you identify RIC VI Londinium 112?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CONSTANTINVS P 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.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Londinium 112?
- RIC VI Londinium 112 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 6.67g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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