What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Constantinople 139?

RIC VII Constantinople 139 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.1g, diameter 18mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 — RIC VII Constantinople 139

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Constantinople 139

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

336 AD-337 AD

Mint

Constantinople

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.1g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C

Bust of Constantius II, laureate, 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, a standard

About This Type

This RIC VII Constantinople 139 is an ae2 of Constantine I (336 AD-337 AD), struck at the Constantinople 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 2.1g, 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 Constantinople Mint

Constantinople (modern Istanbul) became the principal mint of the eastern Roman Empire after its foundation in 330 AD. It remained the dominant mint for gold coinage throughout the Byzantine period.

All Constantine I coins Constantinople mint All AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Constantinople 139?: RIC VII Constantinople 139 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (336 AD-337 AD) struck at the Constantinople mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Constantinople 139.
How do you identify RIC VII Constantinople 139?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL IVL CONSTANTIVS 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 Constantinople 139?: RIC VII Constantinople 139 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.1g, diameter 18mm, die axis 11 h, struck.