How do you identify RIC VII Cyzicus 120?

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 SMKB. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Cyzicus 120?

RIC VII Cyzicus 120 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.64g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2, Victory (RIC VII Cyzicus 120)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VII Cyzicus 120

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

335 AD-336 AD

Mint

Cyzicus

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.64g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

12 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

SMKB

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

About This Type

This RIC VII Cyzicus 120 is an ae2 of Constantine I (335 AD-336 AD), struck at the Cyzicus 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 1.64g, 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 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 120?: RIC VII Cyzicus 120 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (335 AD-336 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Cyzicus 120.
How do you identify RIC VII Cyzicus 120?: 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 SMKB. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Cyzicus 120?: RIC VII Cyzicus 120 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.64g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.