How do you identify RIC VII Londinium 159?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, wearing high-crested helmet, cuirassed, left, spear across right shoulder with the inscription IMP CONSTAN-TINVS AG or IMP CONSTANT-INVS AG or IMP CONSTANTI-NVS AG or IMP CONSTANTINVS AG. The reverse depicts Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding a shield inscribed VOT/PR supported by an altar with the inscription VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP. Portrait type: cuirassed.

Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Londinium 159)

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Londinium 159

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

319 AD-320 AD

Mint

Londinium

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

cuirassed

Obverse

IMP CONSTAN-TINVS AG or IMP CONSTANT-INVS AG or IMP CONSTANTI-NVS AG or IMP CONSTANTINVS AG

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 an altar

About This Type

This RIC VII Londinium 159 is an ae2 of Constantine I (319 AD-320 AD), struck at the Londinium mint. The reverse depicts Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding a shield inscribed VOT/PR supported by an altar.

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 159?: RIC VII Londinium 159 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (319 AD-320 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Londinium 159.
How do you identify RIC VII Londinium 159?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, wearing high-crested helmet, cuirassed, left, spear across right shoulder with the inscription IMP CONSTAN-TINVS AG or IMP CONSTANT-INVS AG or IMP CONSTANTI-NVS AG or IMP CONSTANTINVS AG. The reverse depicts Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding a shield inscribed VOT/PR supported by an altar with the inscription VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP. Portrait type: cuirassed.