Constantine II AE2, Camp reverse
RIC VII Heraclea 20 · 317 AD · Heraclea Thracica · Issued under Licinius
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
D N FL CL CONSTANTINVS NOB C
Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, left, holding sceptre in right hand and mappa in left hand
Reverse
PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS
Camp gate with three turrets, without doors, with varying number of stone layers
About This Type
This RIC VII Heraclea 20 is an ae2 of Constantine II, issued under Licinius (317 AD), struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint. The reverse depicts Camp gate with three turrets, without doors, with varying number of stone layers. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.96g, 19mm 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 20?
- RIC VII Heraclea 20 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine II issued under Licinius (317 AD) struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Heraclea 20.
- How do you identify RIC VII Heraclea 20?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, left, holding sceptre in right hand and mappa in left hand with the inscription D N FL CL CONSTANTINVS NOB C. The reverse depicts Camp gate with three turrets, without doors, with varying number of stone layers with the inscription PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Heraclea 20?
- RIC VII Heraclea 20 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.96g, diameter 19mm, die axis 7 h, struck.
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