Hannibalianus AE2, Euphrates reverse
RIC VII Constantinople 147 · 336 AD-337 AD · Constantinople · Issued under Constantine I
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
FL HANNIBALLIANO REGI
Bust of Hannibalianus, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
SE-CVRITAS PVBLICA
Euphrates, draped to waist, seated right on ground, leaning on sceptre with right hand; beside him, urn; behind, reed
About This Type
This RIC VII Constantinople 147 is an ae2 of Hannibalianus, issued under Constantine I (336 AD-337 AD), struck at the Constantinople mint. The reverse depicts Euphrates, draped to waist, seated right on ground, leaning on sceptre with right hand; beside him, urn; behind, reed. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.73g, 16mm 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VII Constantinople 147?
- RIC VII Constantinople 147 is a Bronze AE2 of Hannibalianus issued under Constantine I (336 AD-337 AD) struck at the Constantinople mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Constantinople 147.
- How do you identify RIC VII Constantinople 147?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Hannibalianus, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL HANNIBALLIANO REGI. The reverse depicts Euphrates, draped to waist, seated right on ground, leaning on sceptre with right hand; beside him, urn; behind, reed with the inscription SE-CVRITAS PVBLICA. Portrait type: draped.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Constantinople 147?
- RIC VII Constantinople 147 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.73g, diameter 16mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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