Constantine I AE3 — RIC VI Londinium 265

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Londinium 265

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE3

Date

312 AD-313 AD

Mint

Londinium

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

CONSTANTINVS P F AVG

Bust of Constantine I, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

PRINCIPI IV-VENTVTIS or PRINCIPI I-VVENTVTIS or PRINCIPI IVV-ENTVTIS or PRINCIPI IV-VE-NTVTIS

Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, cloak hanging behind, standing front, head left, holding transverse spear in right hand and globe in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VI Londinium 265 is an ae3 of Constantine I (312 AD-313 AD), struck at the Londinium mint. The reverse depicts Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, cloak hanging behind, standing front, head left, holding transverse spear in right hand and globe in left hand.

About the AE3

AE3 is a modern size classification for late Roman bronze coins measuring 17–21mm in diameter. It is the most common denomination class in the Constantinian period, encompassing the small nummi and reduced folles that circulated in enormous quantities. GLORIA EXERCITVS and camp gate types are typical AE3 reverses.

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 AE3 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Londinium 265?: RIC VI Londinium 265 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantine I (312 AD-313 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Londinium 265.
How do you identify RIC VI Londinium 265?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, cloak hanging behind, standing front, head left, holding transverse spear in right hand and globe in left hand with the inscription PRINCIPI IV-VENTVTIS or PRINCIPI I-VVENTVTIS or PRINCIPI IVV-ENTVTIS or PRINCIPI IV-VE-NTVTIS. Portrait type: laureate.