RIC VII Cyzicus 26 Constantine I obverse, Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left Obverse
RIC VII Cyzicus 26 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 26
Ruler
Constantine I
Denomination
AE2
Date
324 AD-325 AD
Mint
Cyzicus
Metal
Bronze
Weight
2.56g
Diameter
20mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C

Bust of Constantine II, 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 26 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 2.56g, 20mm 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 26?
RIC VII Cyzicus 26 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (324 AD-325 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Cyzicus 26.
How do you identify RIC VII Cyzicus 26?
The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left with the inscription CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C. 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 26?
RIC VII Cyzicus 26 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.56g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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