RIC VII Londinium 154 Constantine I obverse, Bust of Constantine I, laureate, helmeted, cuirassed, right Obverse
RIC VII Londinium 154 Constantine I reverse, Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding a shield inscribed ... Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference
RIC VII Londinium 154
Ruler
Constantine I
Denomination
AE2
Date
319 AD
Mint
Londinium
Metal
Bronze
Weight
2.15g
Diameter
18mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP CONSTA-NTINVS MAX AVG or IMP CONSTAN-TINVS MAX AVG or IMP CONSTANT-INVS MAX AVG

Bust of Constantine I, laureate, helmeted, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP

Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding a shield inscribed VOT/PR supported by a column

About This Type

This RIC VII Londinium 154 is an ae2 of Constantine I (319 AD), struck at the Londinium mint. The reverse depicts Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding a shield inscribed VOT/PR supported by a column. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.15g, 18mm 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 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 154?
RIC VII Londinium 154 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (319 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Londinium 154.
How do you identify RIC VII Londinium 154?
The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, laureate, helmeted, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CONSTA-NTINVS MAX AVG or IMP CONSTAN-TINVS MAX AVG or IMP CONSTANT-INVS MAX AVG. The reverse depicts Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding a shield inscribed VOT/PR supported by a column with the inscription VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Londinium 154?
RIC VII Londinium 154 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.15g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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