RIC VII Heraclea 120 — Constantine I AE2
RIC VII Heraclea 120 · 330 AD-333 AD · Heraclea Thracica
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
CONSTAN-TINOPOLI
Bust of Constantinopolis, laureate, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left, holding reversed spear in right hand
Reverse
Punkt SMHΔ
Victory, winged, draped, standing left on prow, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand
About This Type
This RIC VII Heraclea 120 is an ae2 of Constantine I (330 AD-333 AD), struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left on prow, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.84g, 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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VII Heraclea 120?
- RIC VII Heraclea 120 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (330 AD-333 AD) struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Heraclea 120.
- How do you identify RIC VII Heraclea 120?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constantinopolis, laureate, 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 with the inscription Punkt SMHΔ. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Heraclea 120?
- RIC VII Heraclea 120 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.84g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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