Constantine I AE2, Constantine (RIC VII Londinium 1)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VII Londinium 1

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

313 AD-314 AD

Mint

Londinium

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP CONSTANTINVS AVG

Bust of Constantine I, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

ADVENT-VS AVG N

Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, mounted left, raising right hand and holding spear in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VII Londinium 1 is an ae2 of Constantine I (313 AD-314 AD), struck at the Londinium mint. The reverse depicts Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, mounted left, raising right hand and holding spear in left hand.

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 Londinium Mint

The Londinium mint (modern London) operated intermittently from Carausius through the early fourth century. Its output was relatively small compared to continental mints, making London-mint coins scarcer.

All Constantine I coins Londinium mint All AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Londinium 1?: RIC VII Londinium 1 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (313 AD-314 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Londinium 1.
How do you identify RIC VII Londinium 1?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CONSTANTINVS AVG. The reverse depicts Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, mounted left, raising right hand and holding spear in left hand with the inscription ADVENT-VS AVG N. Portrait type: laureate.