Constantine I AE2, Camp reverse
RIC VII Cyzicus 27 · 324 AD-325 AD · Cyzicus
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C
Bust of Constantius 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 27 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 3.26g, 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 27?
- RIC VII Cyzicus 27 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (324 AD-325 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Cyzicus 27.
- How do you identify RIC VII Cyzicus 27?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left with the inscription FL IVL CONSTANTIVS 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 27?
- RIC VII Cyzicus 27 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.26g, diameter 19mm, die axis 1 h, struck.
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