Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Cyzicus 104)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VII Cyzicus 104

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

332 AD-335 AD

Mint

Cyzicus

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

diademed

Obverse

FL IVL CONSTANS NOB C

Bust of Constans, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS

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

About This Type

This RIC VII Cyzicus 104 is an ae2 of Constantine I (332 AD-335 AD), struck at the Cyzicus mint. The reverse depicts Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, two standards.

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 Cyzicus Mint

Cyzicus (in modern Turkey) was a major eastern mint from the third century onward. Its mint mark typically appears as a variant of SMK in the reverse exergue of late Roman coinage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Cyzicus 104?: RIC VII Cyzicus 104 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (332 AD-335 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Cyzicus 104.
How do you identify RIC VII Cyzicus 104?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL IVL CONSTANS NOB C. The reverse depicts Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, two standards with the inscription GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS. Portrait type: diademed.