How do you identify RIC VII Constantinople 79?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constantinopolis, laureate, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left, holding reversed spear in right hand with the inscription CONSTAN-TINOPOLI. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left on prow, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription CONSZ Punkt. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Constantinople 79?

RIC VII Constantinople 79 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.88g, diameter 18mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 — RIC VII Constantinople 79

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Constantinople 79

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

333 AD-335 AD

Mint

Constantinople

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.88g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTAN-TINOPOLI

Bust of Constantinopolis, laureate, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left, holding reversed spear in right hand

Reverse

CONSZ Punkt

Victory, winged, draped, standing left on prow, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VII Constantinople 79 is an ae2 of Constantine I (333 AD-335 AD), struck at the Constantinople mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left on prow, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.88g, 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 79?: RIC VII Constantinople 79 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (333 AD-335 AD) struck at the Constantinople mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Constantinople 79.
How do you identify RIC VII Constantinople 79?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantinopolis, laureate, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left, holding reversed spear in right hand with the inscription CONSTAN-TINOPOLI. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left on prow, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription CONSZ Punkt. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Constantinople 79?: RIC VII Constantinople 79 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.88g, diameter 18mm, die axis 11 h, struck.