What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Heraclea 107?

RIC VII Heraclea 107 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.11g, diameter 19mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 — RIC VII Heraclea 107

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Heraclea 107

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

329 AD-330 AD

Mint

Heraclea Thracica

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.11g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C

Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS

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

About This Type

This RIC VII Heraclea 107 is an ae2 of Constantine I (329 AD-330 AD), struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint. The reverse depicts Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, varying number of stone layers; star above. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.11g, 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 Heraclea Thracica Mint

Heraclea Thracica (modern Eregli, Turkey) was a late Roman mint established during Diocletian's reform, producing coinage from the late third through the mid-fifth century.

All Constantine I coins Heraclea Thracica mint All AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Heraclea 107?: RIC VII Heraclea 107 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (329 AD-330 AD) struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Heraclea 107.
How do you identify RIC VII Heraclea 107?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C. The reverse depicts Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, varying number of stone layers; star above with the inscription PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Heraclea 107?: RIC VII Heraclea 107 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.11g, diameter 19mm, die axis 11 h, struck.