What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Antioch 108?

RIC VII Antioch 108 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 0.96g, diameter 15mm, die axis 10 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Antioch 108)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Antioch 108

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

335 AD-337 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Bronze

Weight

0.96g

Diameter

15mm

Die Axis

10 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG

Bust of Constantine I, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS

Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding reversed spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, a standard

About This Type

This RIC VII Antioch 108 is an ae2 of Constantine I (335 AD-337 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding reversed spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, a standard. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 0.96g, 15mm 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 Antiocheia Syria Mint

Antiocheia (modern Antakya, Turkey) was one of the major eastern mints, operating from the Seleucid period through the late Roman Empire. It produced large volumes of silver and bronze coinage for the eastern provinces.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Antioch 108?: RIC VII Antioch 108 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (335 AD-337 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Antioch 108.
How do you identify RIC VII Antioch 108?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG. The reverse depicts Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding reversed spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, a standard with the inscription GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Antioch 108?: RIC VII Antioch 108 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 0.96g, diameter 15mm, die axis 10 h, struck.