What is RIC VI Londinium 95?

RIC VI Londinium 95 is a Bronze AE1 of Constantine I (307 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Londinium 95.

Constantine I AE1 — RIC VI Londinium 95

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VI Londinium 95

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE1

Date

307 AD

Mint

Londinium

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

FL VAL CONSTANTINVS NOB C

Bust of Constantine I, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

MARTI PATRI CONSERVATORI

Mars, helmeted, nude, standing right, leaning on spear with right hand and shield with left hand

About This Type

This RIC VI Londinium 95 is an ae1 of Constantine I (307 AD), struck at the Londinium mint. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, nude, standing right, leaning on spear with right hand and shield with 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Londinium 95?: RIC VI Londinium 95 is a Bronze AE1 of Constantine I (307 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Londinium 95.
How do you identify RIC VI Londinium 95?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL VAL CONSTANTINVS NOB C. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, nude, standing right, leaning on spear with right hand and shield with left hand with the inscription MARTI PATRI CONSERVATORI. Portrait type: laureate.