What is RIC VII Londinium 156?

RIC VII Londinium 156 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (319 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Londinium 156.

How do you identify RIC VII Londinium 156?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, wearing high-crested helmet, cuirassed, left, spear across right shoulder with the inscription IMP CONSTANT-INVS AVG or IMP CONSTANTI-NVS AVG or IMP CONSTANTINVS 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: cuirassed.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Londinium 156?

RIC VII Londinium 156 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.84g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Londinium 156)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Londinium 156

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

319 AD

Mint

Londinium

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.84g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

cuirassed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CONSTANT-INVS AVG or IMP CONSTANTI-NVS AVG or IMP CONSTANTINVS AVG

Bust of Constantine I, wearing high-crested helmet, cuirassed, left, spear across right shoulder

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 156 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 1.84g, 17mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Londinium 156?: RIC VII Londinium 156 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (319 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Londinium 156.
How do you identify RIC VII Londinium 156?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, wearing high-crested helmet, cuirassed, left, spear across right shoulder with the inscription IMP CONSTANT-INVS AVG or IMP CONSTANTI-NVS AVG or IMP CONSTANTINVS 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: cuirassed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Londinium 156?: RIC VII Londinium 156 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.84g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.