How do you identify RIC VII Antioch 92?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constantinopolis, laureate, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left, holding reversed spear in right hand with the inscription CONSTAN-TINOPOLIS. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left on prow, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription SMANI. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Antioch 92?

RIC VII Antioch 92 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.48g, diameter 17mm, die axis 4 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2, Victory (RIC VII Antioch 92)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Antioch 92

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

330 AD-335 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.48g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

4 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTAN-TINOPOLIS

Bust of Constantinopolis, laureate, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left, holding reversed spear in right hand

Reverse

SMANI

Victory, winged, draped, standing left on prow, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VII Antioch 92 is an ae2 of Constantine I (330 AD-335 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left on prow, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.48g, 17mm 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 92?: RIC VII Antioch 92 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (330 AD-335 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Antioch 92.
How do you identify RIC VII Antioch 92?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantinopolis, laureate, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left, holding reversed spear in right hand with the inscription CONSTAN-TINOPOLIS. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left on prow, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription SMANI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Antioch 92?: RIC VII Antioch 92 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.48g, diameter 17mm, die axis 4 h, struck.