How do you identify RIC VII Heraclea 86?

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 86?

RIC VII Heraclea 86 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.03g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2, Spes reverse (RIC VII Heraclea 86)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Heraclea 86

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

326 AD

Mint

Heraclea Thracica

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.03g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

12 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 86 is an ae2 of Constantine I (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 3.03g, 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.

All Constantine I coins Heraclea Thracica mint All AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Heraclea 86?: RIC VII Heraclea 86 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (326 AD) struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Heraclea 86.
How do you identify RIC VII Heraclea 86?: 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 86?: RIC VII Heraclea 86 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.03g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.