Constantine I AE2 — RIC VII Heraclea 122

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VII Heraclea 122

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

330 AD-333 AD

Mint

Heraclea Thracica

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C

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

Reverse

GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS

Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, two standards

About This Type

This RIC VII Heraclea 122 is an ae2 of Constantine I (330 AD-333 AD), struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint. The reverse depicts Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, two standards.

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 122?: RIC VII Heraclea 122 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (330 AD-333 AD) struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Heraclea 122.
How do you identify RIC VII Heraclea 122?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, laureate, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C. The reverse depicts Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, two standards with the inscription GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS. Portrait type: laureate.