Constantine I AE1 — RIC VI Londinium 161

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Londinium 161

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE1

Date

310 AD-312 AD

Mint

Londinium

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

CONSTANTINVS P F AVG

Bust of Constantine I, laureate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, raising right hand

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 161 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.

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.

All Constantine I coins Londinium mint All AE1 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Londinium 161?: RIC VI Londinium 161 is a Bronze AE1 of Constantine I (310 AD-312 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Londinium 161.
How do you identify RIC VI Londinium 161?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, laureate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, raising right hand 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.