Constantine I AE2, Camp reverse
RIC VII Antioch 84 · 329 AD-330 AD · Antiocheia Syria
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG
Bust of Constantine I, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, 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 84 is an ae2 of Constantine I (329 AD-330 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 3.27g, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VII Antioch 84?
- RIC VII Antioch 84 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (329 AD-330 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Antioch 84.
- How do you identify RIC VII Antioch 84?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTI-NVS MAX 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 84?
- RIC VII Antioch 84 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.27g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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