Constantine I AE2, Jupiter reverse
RIC VII Antioch 7 · 313 AD-314 AD · Antiocheia Syria · Issued under Licinius
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
IMP C FL VAL CONSTANTINVS P F AVG
Head of Constantine I, laureate, right
Reverse
IOVI CONSER-VATORI AVGG
Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; to left, eagle with wreath
About This Type
This RIC VII Antioch 7 is an ae2 of Constantine I, issued under Licinius (313 AD-314 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; to left, eagle with wreath. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.63g, 20mm 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VII Antioch 7?
- RIC VII Antioch 7 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I issued under Licinius (313 AD-314 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Antioch 7.
- How do you identify RIC VII Antioch 7?
- The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C FL VAL CONSTANTINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; to left, eagle with wreath with the inscription IOVI CONSER-VATORI AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Antioch 7?
- RIC VII Antioch 7 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.63g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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