How do you identify RIC VII Heraclea 63?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C. The reverse depicts VOT/V within a laurel wreath with the inscription DOMINOR • NOSTROR • CAESS. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Heraclea 63?

RIC VII Heraclea 63 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.52g, diameter 18mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Heraclea 63)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Heraclea 63

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

324 AD

Mint

Heraclea Thracica

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.52g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C

Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

DOMINOR • NOSTROR • CAESS

VOT/V within a laurel wreath

About This Type

This RIC VII Heraclea 63 is an ae2 of Constantine I (324 AD), struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint. The reverse depicts VOT/V within a laurel wreath. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.52g, 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 63?: RIC VII Heraclea 63 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (324 AD) struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Heraclea 63.
How do you identify RIC VII Heraclea 63?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C. The reverse depicts VOT/V within a laurel wreath with the inscription DOMINOR • NOSTROR • CAESS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Heraclea 63?: RIC VII Heraclea 63 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.52g, diameter 18mm, die axis 5 h, struck.