How do you identify RIC VII Antioch 113?

The obverse depicts Bust of Roma, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left with the inscription VRBS - ROMA. The reverse depicts She-wolf, standing left, suckling twins; above, two stars with the inscription // SMANΘ. Portrait type: helmeted.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Antioch 113?

RIC VII Antioch 113 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.69g, diameter 16mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Antioch 113)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett Winterthur

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Antioch 113

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

335 AD-337 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.69g

Diameter

16mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

helmeted

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

VRBS - ROMA

Bust of Roma, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left

Reverse

// SMANΘ

She-wolf, standing left, suckling twins; above, two stars

About This Type

This RIC VII Antioch 113 is an ae2 of Constantine I (335 AD-337 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts She-wolf, standing left, suckling twins; above, two stars. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.69g, 16mm 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 113?: RIC VII Antioch 113 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (335 AD-337 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Antioch 113.
How do you identify RIC VII Antioch 113?: The obverse depicts Bust of Roma, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left with the inscription VRBS - ROMA. The reverse depicts She-wolf, standing left, suckling twins; above, two stars with the inscription // SMANΘ. Portrait type: helmeted.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Antioch 113?: RIC VII Antioch 113 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.69g, diameter 16mm, die axis 6 h, struck.