How do you identify RIC VII Antioch 69?

The obverse depicts Bust of Fausta, waved hair, mantled, right with the inscription FLAV MAX - FAVSTA AVG. The reverse depicts Spes, veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding two children in her arms with the inscription SPES REIP-VBLICAE.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Antioch 69?

RIC VII Antioch 69 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.06g, diameter 21mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2, Spes reverse (RIC VII Antioch 69)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Antioch 69

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

325 AD-326 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.06g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

5 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FLAV MAX - FAVSTA AVG

Bust of Fausta, waved hair, mantled, right

Reverse

SPES REIP-VBLICAE

Spes, veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding two children in her arms

About This Type

This RIC VII Antioch 69 is an ae2 of Constantine I (325 AD-326 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Spes, veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding two children in her arms. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.06g, 21mm 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 69?: RIC VII Antioch 69 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (325 AD-326 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Antioch 69.
How do you identify RIC VII Antioch 69?: The obverse depicts Bust of Fausta, waved hair, mantled, right with the inscription FLAV MAX - FAVSTA AVG. The reverse depicts Spes, veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding two children in her arms with the inscription SPES REIP-VBLICAE.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Antioch 69?: RIC VII Antioch 69 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.06g, diameter 21mm, die axis 5 h, struck.