Constantine I AE2, Legionary reverse
RIC VI Rome 350a · 312 AD-313 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG
Bust of Constantine I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI
Legionary eagle, standing front or right, between two vexilla
About This Type
This RIC VI Rome 350a is an ae2 of Constantine I (312 AD-313 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Legionary eagle, standing front or right, between two vexilla. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.87g, 23mm diameter.
About the AE2
AE2 is a modern size classification for late Roman bronze coins measuring 21–25mm in diameter. This class includes the reduced folles and nummi of the Constantinian and Valentinianic periods. The classification is widely used in RIC and dealer catalogs when the ancient denomination name is debated.
About the Rome Mint
The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VI Rome 350a?
- RIC VI Rome 350a is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (312 AD-313 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Rome 350a.
- How do you identify RIC VI Rome 350a?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Legionary eagle, standing front or right, between two vexilla with the inscription S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Rome 350a?
- RIC VI Rome 350a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.87g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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