Constantine I AE3, Legionary reverse
RIC VI Ostia 96 · 312 AD-313 AD · Ostia
Obverse
IMP C CONSTANTINVS P F AVG
Bust of Constantine I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI
Legionary eagle, standing left, between two vexilla; vexilla to left surmounted by right hand; vexilla to right surmounted by wreath; flag on eagle and sometimes on one vexillum
About This Type
This RIC VI Ostia 96 is an ae3 of Constantine I (312 AD-313 AD), struck at the Ostia mint. The reverse depicts Legionary eagle, standing left, between two vexilla; vexilla to left surmounted by right hand; vexilla to right surmounted by wreath; flag on eagle and sometimes on one vexillum.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VI Ostia 96?
- RIC VI Ostia 96 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantine I (312 AD-313 AD) struck at the Ostia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Ostia 96.
- How do you identify RIC VI Ostia 96?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C CONSTANTINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Legionary eagle, standing left, between two vexilla; vexilla to left surmounted by right hand; vexilla to right surmounted by wreath; flag on eagle and sometimes on one vexillum with the inscription S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI. Portrait type: laureate.
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