How do you identify RIC VII Heraclea 70?

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

Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Heraclea 70)

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Heraclea 70

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

325 AD-326 AD

Mint

Heraclea Thracica

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

diademed

Obverse

CONSTAN-TINVS AVG

Head of Constantine I, diademed, right

Reverse

D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG

VOT/XXX within a laurel wreath

About This Type

This RIC VII Heraclea 70 is an ae2 of Constantine I (325 AD-326 AD), struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint. The reverse depicts VOT/XXX within a laurel wreath.

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 70?: RIC VII Heraclea 70 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (325 AD-326 AD) struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Heraclea 70.
How do you identify RIC VII Heraclea 70?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, diademed, right with the inscription CONSTAN-TINVS AVG. The reverse depicts VOT/XXX within a laurel wreath with the inscription D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG. Portrait type: diademed.