What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Constantinople 143?

RIC VII Constantinople 143 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.51g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 — RIC VII Constantinople 143

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Constantinople 143

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

336 AD-337 AD

Mint

Constantinople

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.51g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

helmeted

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

VRBS - ROMA

Bust of Roma, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, 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, a standard

About This Type

This RIC VII Constantinople 143 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 1.51g, 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 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 143?: RIC VII Constantinople 143 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (336 AD-337 AD) struck at the Constantinople mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Constantinople 143.
How do you identify RIC VII Constantinople 143?: The obverse depicts Bust of Roma, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left with the inscription VRBS - ROMA. 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: helmeted.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Constantinople 143?: RIC VII Constantinople 143 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.51g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.