Constantine I AE2, Two Victories reverse
RIC VII Londinium 179 · 320 AD · Londinium
Obverse
CRISPV-S NOB CAES
Bust of Crispus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP
Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding a wreath inscribed VOT/PR supported by an altar
About This Type
This RIC VII Londinium 179 is an ae2 of Constantine I (320 AD), struck at the Londinium mint. The reverse depicts Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding a wreath 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VII Londinium 179?
- RIC VII Londinium 179 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (320 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Londinium 179.
- How do you identify RIC VII Londinium 179?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Crispus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CRISPV-S NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding a wreath inscribed VOT/PR supported by an altar with the inscription VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP. Portrait type: laureate.
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