How do you identify RIC VII Heraclea 130?

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. Portrait type: laureate.

Constantine I AE2 — RIC VII Heraclea 130

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Heraclea 130

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

330 AD-333 AD

Mint

Heraclea Thracica

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

CONSTAN-TINOPOLI

Bust of Constantinopolis, laureate, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left, holding reversed spear in right hand

Reverse

Victory, winged, draped, standing left on prow, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VII Heraclea 130 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.

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 130?: RIC VII Heraclea 130 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (330 AD-333 AD) struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Heraclea 130.
How do you identify RIC VII Heraclea 130?: 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. Portrait type: laureate.