Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Londinium 19)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VII Londinium 19

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

313 AD-314 AD

Mint

Londinium

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP LICINIVS P F AVG

Bust of Licinius, laureate, cuirassed, right

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 19 is an ae2 of Constantine I (313 AD-314 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Londinium 19?: RIC VII Londinium 19 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (313 AD-314 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Londinium 19.
How do you identify RIC VII Londinium 19?: The obverse depicts Bust of Licinius, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP LICINIVS P F 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.