Constantine I AE2
RIC VII Heraclea 150 · 336 AD-337 AD · Heraclea Thracica
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG
Bust of Constantine I, rosette-diademed, 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, a standard
About This Type
This RIC VII Heraclea 150 is an ae2 of Constantine I (336 AD-337 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, a standard. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.06g, 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 150?
- RIC VII Heraclea 150 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (336 AD-337 AD) struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Heraclea 150.
- How do you identify RIC VII Heraclea 150?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG. 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, a standard with the inscription GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS. Portrait type: diademed.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Heraclea 150?
- RIC VII Heraclea 150 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.06g, diameter 17mm, die axis 5 h, struck.
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