RIC VII Constantinople 53 — Constantine I Uncertain Value
RIC VII Constantinople 53 · 330 AD · Constantinople
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
Head of Constantine I, rosette-diademed, right
Reverse
D N CONSTANTINVS MAX TRIVMF AVG
Reverse legend in field; Tyche of Constantinople, draped, seated front on throne, holding cornucopiae in right hand, placing feet on prow
About This Type
This RIC VII Constantinople 53 is an uncertain value of Constantine I (330 AD), struck at the Constantinople mint. The reverse depicts Reverse legend in field; Tyche of Constantinople, draped, seated front on throne, holding cornucopiae in right hand, placing feet on prow. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 16.81g, 30mm diameter.
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 53?
- RIC VII Constantinople 53 is a Silver Uncertain Value of Constantine I (330 AD) struck at the Constantinople mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Constantinople 53.
- How do you identify RIC VII Constantinople 53?
- The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, rosette-diademed, right. The reverse depicts Reverse legend in field; Tyche of Constantinople, draped, seated front on throne, holding cornucopiae in right hand, placing feet on prow with the inscription D N CONSTANTINVS MAX TRIVMF AVG. Portrait type: diademed.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Constantinople 53?
- RIC VII Constantinople 53 was struck in Silver, standard weight 16.81g, diameter 30mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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