What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Heraclea 123?

RIC VII Heraclea 123 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.87g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 — RIC VII Heraclea 123

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Heraclea 123

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

330 AD-333 AD

Mint

Heraclea Thracica

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.87g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C

Bust of Constantius II, laureate, 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 123 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. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.87g, 18mm 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 123?: RIC VII Heraclea 123 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (330 AD-333 AD) struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Heraclea 123.
How do you identify RIC VII Heraclea 123?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL IVL CONSTANTIVS 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.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Heraclea 123?: RIC VII Heraclea 123 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.87g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.