RIC VII Heraclea 80 Constantine I obverse, Bust of Fausta, waved hair, mantled, right Obverse
RIC VII Heraclea 80 Constantine I reverse, Spes veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding two children in her arms Reverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC VII Heraclea 80
Ruler
Constantine I
Denomination
AE2
Date
325 AD-326 AD
Mint
Heraclea Thracica
Metal
Bronze
Weight
2.71g
Diameter
19mm
Die Axis
11 h
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

FLAV MAX - FAVSTA AVG

Bust of Fausta, waved hair, mantled, right

Reverse

SPES REIP-VBLICAE

Spes veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding two children in her arms

About This Type

This RIC VII Heraclea 80 is an ae2 of Constantine I (325 AD-326 AD), struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint. The reverse depicts Spes veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding two children in her arms. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.71g, 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 80?
RIC VII Heraclea 80 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (325 AD-326 AD) struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Heraclea 80.
How do you identify RIC VII Heraclea 80?
The obverse depicts Bust of Fausta, waved hair, mantled, right with the inscription FLAV MAX - FAVSTA AVG. The reverse depicts Spes veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding two children in her arms with the inscription SPES REIP-VBLICAE.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Heraclea 80?
RIC VII Heraclea 80 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.71g, diameter 19mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

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