Constantius II AE2, Camp reverse
RIC VII Constantinople 21 · 327 AD · Constantinople · Issued under Constantine I
Obverse
FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C
Bust of Constantius II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left
Reverse
PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS
Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, with five or six stone layers; star above
About This Type
This RIC VII Constantinople 21 is an ae2 of Constantius II, issued under Constantine I (327 AD), struck at the Constantinople mint. The reverse depicts Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, with five or six stone layers; star above.
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 21?
- RIC VII Constantinople 21 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantius II issued under Constantine I (327 AD) struck at the Constantinople mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Constantinople 21.
- How do you identify RIC VII Constantinople 21?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left with the inscription FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C. The reverse depicts Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, with five or six stone layers; star above with the inscription PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS. Portrait type: laureate.
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