How do you identify RIC VII Antioch 57?

The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, laureate, right. The reverse depicts CONSTAN/TINVS / AVG; above, wreath with the inscription CONSTAN/TINVS / AVG // SMANT Γ. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Antioch 57?

RIC VII Antioch 57 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.56g, diameter 17mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2, CONSTAN (RIC VII Antioch 57)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Antioch 57

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

324 AD-325 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.56g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

Head of Constantine I, laureate, right

Reverse

CONSTAN/TINVS / AVG // SMANT Γ

CONSTAN/TINVS / AVG; above, wreath

About This Type

This RIC VII Antioch 57 is an ae2 of Constantine I (324 AD-325 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts CONSTAN/TINVS / AVG; above, wreath. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.56g, 17mm 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 57?: RIC VII Antioch 57 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (324 AD-325 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Antioch 57.
How do you identify RIC VII Antioch 57?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, laureate, right. The reverse depicts CONSTAN/TINVS / AVG; above, wreath with the inscription CONSTAN/TINVS / AVG // SMANT Γ. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Antioch 57?: RIC VII Antioch 57 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.56g, diameter 17mm, die axis 11 h, struck.