What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Constantinople 23?

RIC VII Constantinople 23 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.86g, diameter 18mm, struck.

Constantine I AE2 — RIC VII Constantinople 23

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Constantinople 23

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

327 AD-328 AD

Mint

Constantinople

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.86g

Diameter

18mm

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG

Head of Constantine I, rosette-diademed, right

Reverse

GLORIA RO-MANORVM

Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left on cuirass, holding Victory on globe in right hand and long sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VII Constantinople 23 is an ae2 of Constantine I (327 AD-328 AD), struck at the Constantinople mint. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left on cuirass, holding Victory on globe in right hand and long sceptre in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.86g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Constantinople 23?: RIC VII Constantinople 23 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (327 AD-328 AD) struck at the Constantinople mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Constantinople 23.
How do you identify RIC VII Constantinople 23?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, rosette-diademed, right with the inscription CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left on cuirass, holding Victory on globe in right hand and long sceptre in left hand with the inscription GLORIA RO-MANORVM. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Constantinople 23?: RIC VII Constantinople 23 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.86g, diameter 18mm, struck.