Fausta AE2, Fausta reverse
RIC VII Cyzicus 29 · 324 AD-325 AD · Cyzicus · Issued under Constantine I
Obverse
Reverse
Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn
Obverse
FLAV MAX - FAVSTA AVG
Bust of Fausta, waved hair, mantled, right
Reverse
SPES REIP-VBLICAE
Fausta, veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding two children in her arms
About This Type
This RIC VII Cyzicus 29 is an ae2 of Fausta, issued under Constantine I (324 AD-325 AD), struck at the Cyzicus mint. The reverse depicts Fausta, veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding two children in her arms. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.32g, 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 29?
- RIC VII Cyzicus 29 is a Bronze AE2 of Fausta issued under Constantine I (324 AD-325 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Cyzicus 29.
- How do you identify RIC VII Cyzicus 29?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Fausta, waved hair, mantled, right with the inscription FLAV MAX - FAVSTA AVG. The reverse depicts Fausta, veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding two children in her arms with the inscription SPES REIP-VBLICAE.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Cyzicus 29?
- RIC VII Cyzicus 29 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.32g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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