Constantine I AE1
RIC VI Londinium 153 · 310 AD-312 AD · Londinium
Obverse
Reverse
Archäologisches Museum der Universität Münster
Obverse
CONSTANTINVS P F AVG
Bust of Constantine I, laureate, cuirassed, right
Reverse
COMITI - AVGG NN or COMIT-I - AVGG NN
Sol, chlamys falling from left shoulder, standing left, holding up globe in right hand and whip in left hand
About This Type
This RIC VI Londinium 153 is an ae1 of Constantine I (310 AD-312 AD), struck at the Londinium mint. The reverse depicts Sol, chlamys falling from left shoulder, standing left, holding up globe in right hand and whip in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.27g, 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 153?
- RIC VI Londinium 153 is a Bronze AE1 of Constantine I (310 AD-312 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Londinium 153.
- How do you identify RIC VI Londinium 153?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, chlamys falling from left shoulder, standing left, holding up globe in right hand and whip in left hand with the inscription COMITI - AVGG NN or COMIT-I - AVGG NN. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Londinium 153?
- RIC VI Londinium 153 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.27g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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