Constantine I AE2
RIC VII Londinium 141 · 318 AD · Londinium
Obverse
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Obverse
CONSTAN-TINVS AVG or CONSTANTINVS AVG
Bust of Constantine I, laureate, wearing trabea, right, holding eagle-tipped sceptre in right hand
Reverse
SOLI INVIC-TO COMITI
Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand
About This Type
This RIC VII Londinium 141 is an ae2 of Constantine I (318 AD), struck at the Londinium mint. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VII Londinium 141?
- RIC VII Londinium 141 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (318 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Londinium 141.
- How do you identify RIC VII Londinium 141?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, laureate, wearing trabea, right, holding eagle-tipped sceptre in right hand with the inscription CONSTAN-TINVS AVG or CONSTANTINVS AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand with the inscription SOLI INVIC-TO COMITI. Portrait type: laureate.
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