Constantine II AE2
RIC VII Constantinople 81 · 333 AD-335 AD · Constantinople · Issued under Constantine I
Obverse
Reverse
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Obverse
CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C
Bust of Constantine II, laureate, 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 81 is an ae2 of Constantine II, issued under Constantine I (333 AD-335 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 2.18g, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VII Constantinople 81?
- RIC VII Constantinople 81 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine II issued under Constantine I (333 AD-335 AD) struck at the Constantinople mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Constantinople 81.
- How do you identify RIC VII Constantinople 81?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C. 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: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Constantinople 81?
- RIC VII Constantinople 81 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.18g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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