What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Heraclea 97?

RIC VII Heraclea 97 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.2g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2, Camp reverse (RIC VII Heraclea 97)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Heraclea 97

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

327 AD-329 AD

Mint

Heraclea Thracica

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.2g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C

Bust of Constantius II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left

Reverse

PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS

Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, varying number of stone layers; star above

About This Type

This RIC VII Heraclea 97 is an ae2 of Constantine I (327 AD-329 AD), struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint. The reverse depicts Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, varying number of stone layers; star above. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.2g, 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 97?: RIC VII Heraclea 97 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (327 AD-329 AD) struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Heraclea 97.
How do you identify RIC VII Heraclea 97?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left with the inscription FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C. The reverse depicts Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, varying number of stone layers; star above with the inscription PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Heraclea 97?: RIC VII Heraclea 97 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.2g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.