Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Aquileia 134)

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Aquileia 134

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

335 AD-336 AD

Mint

Aquileia

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

FL IVL CONSTANS NOB C

Bust of Constans, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left

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 134 is an ae2 of Constantine I (335 AD-336 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.

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 134?: RIC VII Aquileia 134 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (335 AD-336 AD) struck at the Aquileia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Aquileia 134.
How do you identify RIC VII Aquileia 134?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left with the inscription FL IVL CONSTANS 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.