What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Constantinople 83?

RIC VII Constantinople 83 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.12g, diameter 17mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 — RIC VII Constantinople 83

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Constantinople 83

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

333 AD-335 AD

Mint

Constantinople

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.12g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL CONSTANS NOB CAES

Bust of Constans, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left

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 83 is an ae2 of 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 2.12g, 17mm 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 83?: RIC VII Constantinople 83 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (333 AD-335 AD) struck at the Constantinople mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Constantinople 83.
How do you identify RIC VII Constantinople 83?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left with the inscription FL CONSTANS NOB CAES. 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 83?: RIC VII Constantinople 83 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.12g, diameter 17mm, die axis 12 h, struck.