What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Antioch 81?

RIC VII Antioch 81 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.89g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2, Camp reverse (RIC VII Antioch 81)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Antioch 81

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

327 AD-329 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.89g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTAN-TINVS AVG

Head of Constantine I, rosette-diademed, right

Reverse

PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG

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

About This Type

This RIC VII Antioch 81 is an ae2 of Constantine I (327 AD-329 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 2.89g, 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.

All Constantine I coins Antiocheia Syria mint All AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Antioch 81?: RIC VII Antioch 81 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (327 AD-329 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Antioch 81.
How do you identify RIC VII Antioch 81?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, rosette-diademed, right with the inscription CONSTAN-TINVS AVG. The reverse depicts Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, with varying number of stone layers; star above with the inscription PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Antioch 81?: RIC VII Antioch 81 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.89g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.