How do you identify RIC VI Londinium 197?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, laureate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, holding spear over right shoulder and shield on left arm with the inscription CONSTANTINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Concordia, draped, standing slightly left, holding standard in each hand with the inscription CONCOR-D MILIT or CONCOR-D - MILIT or CONCO-R-D MILIT. Portrait type: laureate.

Constantine I AE1 — RIC VI Londinium 197

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Londinium 197

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, holding spear over right shoulder and shield on left arm

Reverse

CONCOR-D MILIT or CONCOR-D - MILIT or CONCO-R-D MILIT

Concordia, draped, standing slightly left, holding standard in each hand

About This Type

This RIC VI Londinium 197 is an ae1 of Constantine I (310 AD-312 AD), struck at the Londinium mint. The reverse depicts Concordia, draped, standing slightly 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.

All Constantine I coins Londinium mint All AE1 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Londinium 197?: RIC VI Londinium 197 is a Bronze AE1 of Constantine I (310 AD-312 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Londinium 197.
How do you identify RIC VI Londinium 197?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, laureate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, holding spear over right shoulder and shield on left arm with the inscription CONSTANTINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Concordia, draped, standing slightly left, holding standard in each hand with the inscription CONCOR-D MILIT or CONCOR-D - MILIT or CONCO-R-D MILIT. Portrait type: laureate.