How do you identify RIC VII Cyzicus 74?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constantinopolis, pearl-diademed, 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. Portrait type: diademed.

Constantine I AE2, Victory (RIC VII Cyzicus 74)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VII Cyzicus 74

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

330 AD-334 AD

Mint

Cyzicus

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

diademed

Obverse

CONSTAN-TINOPOLI

Bust of Constantinopolis, pearl-diademed, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left, holding reversed spear in right hand

Reverse

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

About This Type

This RIC VII Cyzicus 74 is an ae2 of Constantine I (330 AD-334 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.

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 74?: RIC VII Cyzicus 74 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (330 AD-334 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Cyzicus 74.
How do you identify RIC VII Cyzicus 74?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantinopolis, pearl-diademed, 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. Portrait type: diademed.