RIC VII Cyzicus 25 Constantine I obverse, Bust of Crispus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left Obverse
RIC VII Cyzicus 25 Constantine I reverse, Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, with varying number of stone layers; ... Reverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC VII Cyzicus 25
Ruler
Constantine I
Denomination
AE2
Date
324 AD-325 AD
Mint
Cyzicus
Metal
Bronze
Weight
2.93g
Diameter
19mm
Die Axis
11 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES

Bust of Crispus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left

Reverse

PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS

Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, with varying number of stone layers; star above

About This Type

This RIC VII Cyzicus 25 is an ae2 of Constantine I (324 AD-325 AD), struck at the Cyzicus mint. The reverse depicts Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, with varying number of stone layers; star above. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.93g, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Cyzicus 25?
RIC VII Cyzicus 25 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (324 AD-325 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Cyzicus 25.
How do you identify RIC VII Cyzicus 25?
The obverse depicts Bust of Crispus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left with the inscription FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, with varying number of stone layers; star above with the inscription PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Cyzicus 25?
RIC VII Cyzicus 25 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.93g, diameter 19mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

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