RIC VII Heraclea 143 — Constantine I AE2
RIC VII Heraclea 143 · 333 AD-336 AD · Heraclea Thracica
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
VRBS - ROMA
Bust of Roma, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left
Reverse
SMHΕ Stern
She-wolf, standing left, suckling twins; above, two stars
About This Type
This RIC VII Heraclea 143 is an ae2 of Constantine I (333 AD-336 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 1.48g, 17mm 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 143?
- RIC VII Heraclea 143 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (333 AD-336 AD) struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Heraclea 143.
- How do you identify RIC VII Heraclea 143?
- 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 SMHΕ Stern. Portrait type: helmeted.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Heraclea 143?
- RIC VII Heraclea 143 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.48g, diameter 17mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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