What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Antioch 87?

RIC VII Antioch 87 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.95g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Antioch 87)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Antioch 87

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

330 AD-335 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.95g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C

Bust of Constantine II, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS

Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding reversed spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, two standards

About This Type

This RIC VII Antioch 87 is an ae2 of Constantine I (330 AD-335 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding reversed spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, two standards. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.95g, 18mm 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 87?: RIC VII Antioch 87 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (330 AD-335 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Antioch 87.
How do you identify RIC VII Antioch 87?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C. The reverse depicts Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding reversed spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, two standards with the inscription GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Antioch 87?: RIC VII Antioch 87 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.95g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.