What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Antioch 65?

RIC VII Antioch 65 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.11g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2, Camp reverse (RIC VII Antioch 65)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Antioch 65

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

325 AD-326 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.11g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C

Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left

Reverse

PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS

Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, with varying number of stone layers; star above

About This Type

This RIC VII Antioch 65 is an ae2 of Constantine I (325 AD-326 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, with varying number of stone layers; star above. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.11g, 19mm 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 65?: RIC VII Antioch 65 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (325 AD-326 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Antioch 65.
How do you identify RIC VII Antioch 65?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left with the inscription CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C. The reverse depicts Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, with varying number of stone layers; star above with the inscription PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Antioch 65?: RIC VII Antioch 65 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.11g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.