What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Heraclea 156?

RIC VII Heraclea 156 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.15g, diameter 17mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Heraclea 156)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Heraclea 156

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

336 AD-337 AD

Mint

Heraclea Thracica

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.15g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

helmeted

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

VRBS - ROMA

Bust of Roma, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left

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 156 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 1.15g, 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.

All Constantine I coins Heraclea Thracica mint All AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Heraclea 156?: RIC VII Heraclea 156 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (336 AD-337 AD) struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Heraclea 156.
How do you identify RIC VII Heraclea 156?: The obverse depicts Bust of Roma, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left with the inscription VRBS - ROMA. 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: helmeted.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Heraclea 156?: RIC VII Heraclea 156 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.15g, diameter 17mm, die axis 11 h, struck.