What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Constantinople 59?

RIC VII Constantinople 59 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.25g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 — RIC VII Constantinople 59

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Constantinople 59

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

330 AD-333 AD

Mint

Constantinople

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.25g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG

Bust of Constantine I, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS

Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding reversed spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, two standards

About This Type

This RIC VII Constantinople 59 is an ae2 of Constantine I (330 AD-333 AD), struck at the Constantinople mint. The reverse depicts Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding reversed spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, two standards. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.25g, 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.

All Constantine I coins Constantinople mint All AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Constantinople 59?: RIC VII Constantinople 59 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (330 AD-333 AD) struck at the Constantinople mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Constantinople 59.
How do you identify RIC VII Constantinople 59?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG. The reverse depicts Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding reversed spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, two standards with the inscription GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Constantinople 59?: RIC VII Constantinople 59 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.25g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.