What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Aquileia 124?

RIC VII Aquileia 124 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.22g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Aquileia 124)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Aquileia 124

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

334 AD-335 AD

Mint

Aquileia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.22g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG

Bust of Constantine I, rosette-diademed, draped, 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 Aquileia 124 is an ae2 of Constantine I (334 AD-335 AD), struck at the Aquileia 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 3.22g, 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 Aquileia Mint

Aquileia (in northeastern Italy) was a late Roman mint operating from the late third through the early fifth century. It served as a major logistical hub for the northern Italian frontier.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Aquileia 124?: RIC VII Aquileia 124 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (334 AD-335 AD) struck at the Aquileia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Aquileia 124.
How do you identify RIC VII Aquileia 124?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG. 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: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Aquileia 124?: RIC VII Aquileia 124 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.22g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.