How do you identify RIC VII Heraclea 56?

The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, laureate, right with the inscription CONSTAN-TINVS AVG. The reverse depicts VOT/XX within a laurel wreath with the inscription D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Heraclea 56?

RIC VII Heraclea 56 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.84g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Heraclea 56)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Heraclea 56

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

324 AD

Mint

Heraclea Thracica

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.84g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTAN-TINVS AVG

Head of Constantine I, laureate, right

Reverse

D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG

VOT/XX within a laurel wreath

About This Type

This RIC VII Heraclea 56 is an ae2 of Constantine I (324 AD), struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint. The reverse depicts VOT/XX within a laurel wreath. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.84g, 18mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Heraclea 56?: RIC VII Heraclea 56 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (324 AD) struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Heraclea 56.
How do you identify RIC VII Heraclea 56?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, laureate, right with the inscription CONSTAN-TINVS AVG. The reverse depicts VOT/XX within a laurel wreath with the inscription D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Heraclea 56?: RIC VII Heraclea 56 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.84g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.