What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Constantinople 39?

RIC VII Constantinople 39 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.24g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 — RIC VII Constantinople 39

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Constantinople 39

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

328 AD-329 AD

Mint

Constantinople

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.24g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C

Bust of Constantine II, laureate, cuirassed, right

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 39 is an ae2 of Constantine I (328 AD-329 AD), struck at the Constantinople mint. The reverse depicts Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, with five or six stone layers; star above. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.24g, 19mm 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 39?: RIC VII Constantinople 39 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (328 AD-329 AD) struck at the Constantinople mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Constantinople 39.
How do you identify RIC VII Constantinople 39?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTINVS IVN 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.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Constantinople 39?: RIC VII Constantinople 39 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.24g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.