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.

Constantine I AE2 — RIC VII Constantinople 21

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Constantinople 21

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

327 AD

Mint

Constantinople

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

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 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Constantinople 21?: RIC VII Constantinople 21 is a Bronze AE2 of 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.