Constantine II AE2, Standard reverse
RIC VII Londinium 190 · 320 AD-321 AD · Londinium · Issued under Constantine I
Obverse
CONSTANT-INVS IVN N C or CONSTANTI-NVS IVN N C
Bust of Constantine II, radiate, draped, cuirassed, left
Reverse
VIRTVS - EXERCIT
Standard inscribed VOT/XX flanked by two seated captives
About This Type
This RIC VII Londinium 190 is an ae2 of Constantine II, issued under Constantine I (320 AD-321 AD), struck at the Londinium mint. The reverse depicts Standard inscribed VOT/XX flanked by two seated captives.
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 190?
- RIC VII Londinium 190 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine II issued under Constantine I (320 AD-321 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Londinium 190.
- How do you identify RIC VII Londinium 190?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, radiate, draped, cuirassed, left with the inscription CONSTANT-INVS IVN N C or CONSTANTI-NVS IVN N C. The reverse depicts Standard inscribed VOT/XX flanked by two seated captives with the inscription VIRTVS - EXERCIT. Portrait type: radiate.
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