How do you identify RIC VII Heraclea 94?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG. The reverse depicts VOT/XXX within a laurel wreath with the inscription D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG. Portrait type: diademed.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Heraclea 94?

RIC VII Heraclea 94 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.25g, diameter 19mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Heraclea 94)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Heraclea 94

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

327 AD-329 AD

Mint

Heraclea Thracica

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.25g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG

Bust of Constantine I, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG

VOT/XXX within a laurel wreath

About This Type

This RIC VII Heraclea 94 is an ae2 of Constantine I (327 AD-329 AD), struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint. The reverse depicts VOT/XXX within a laurel wreath. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.25g, 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 94?: RIC VII Heraclea 94 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (327 AD-329 AD) struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Heraclea 94.
How do you identify RIC VII Heraclea 94?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG. The reverse depicts VOT/XXX within a laurel wreath with the inscription D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Heraclea 94?: RIC VII Heraclea 94 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.25g, diameter 19mm, die axis 11 h, struck.