How do you identify RIC VII Heraclea 129?

The obverse depicts Bust of Roma, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left with the inscription VRBS - ROMA. The reverse depicts She-wolf, standing left, suckling twins; above, two stars with the inscription S[MHA?]. Portrait type: helmeted.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Heraclea 129?

RIC VII Heraclea 129 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.75g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 — RIC VII Heraclea 129

Obverse

Reverse

Philipps-Universität Marburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Heraclea 129

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

330 AD-333 AD

Mint

Heraclea Thracica

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.75g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

helmeted

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

VRBS - ROMA

Bust of Roma, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left

Reverse

S[MHA?]

She-wolf, standing left, suckling twins; above, two stars

About This Type

This RIC VII Heraclea 129 is an ae2 of Constantine I (330 AD-333 AD), struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint. The reverse depicts She-wolf, standing left, suckling twins; above, two stars. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.75g, 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 129?: RIC VII Heraclea 129 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (330 AD-333 AD) struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Heraclea 129.
How do you identify RIC VII Heraclea 129?: The obverse depicts Bust of Roma, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left with the inscription VRBS - ROMA. The reverse depicts She-wolf, standing left, suckling twins; above, two stars with the inscription S[MHA?]. Portrait type: helmeted.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Heraclea 129?: RIC VII Heraclea 129 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.75g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.