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.

Constantine I AE3 — RIC VI Ostia 96

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Ostia 96

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE3

Date

312 AD-313 AD

Mint

Ostia

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

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.

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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.