What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Aquileia 144?

RIC VII Aquileia 144 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.45g, diameter 17mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Aquileia 144)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Aquileia 144

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

336 AD-337 AD

Mint

Aquileia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.45g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTI-NVS 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, a standard

About This Type

This RIC VII Aquileia 144 is an ae2 of Constantine I (336 AD-337 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, a standard. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.45g, 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 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 144?: RIC VII Aquileia 144 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (336 AD-337 AD) struck at the Aquileia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Aquileia 144.
How do you identify RIC VII Aquileia 144?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTI-NVS 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, a standard with the inscription GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Aquileia 144?: RIC VII Aquileia 144 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.45g, diameter 17mm, die axis 7 h, struck.