How do you identify RIC VII Londinium 194?

The obverse depicts Bust of Crispus, helmeted, cuirassed, right with the inscription CRISPVS - NOBIL C or CRISP-VS NOBIL C or CRISPV-S NOBIL C. The reverse depicts Standard inscribed VOT/XX flanked by two seated captives with the inscription VIRTVS - EXERCIT. Portrait type: helmeted.

Constantine I AE2, Standard (RIC VII Londinium 194)

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Londinium 194

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

320 AD-321 AD

Mint

Londinium

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

helmeted

Obverse

CRISPVS - NOBIL C or CRISP-VS NOBIL C or CRISPV-S NOBIL C

Bust of Crispus, helmeted, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VIRTVS - EXERCIT

Standard inscribed VOT/XX flanked by two seated captives

About This Type

This RIC VII Londinium 194 is an ae2 of 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.

All Constantine I coins Londinium mint All AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Londinium 194?: RIC VII Londinium 194 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (320 AD-321 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Londinium 194.
How do you identify RIC VII Londinium 194?: The obverse depicts Bust of Crispus, helmeted, cuirassed, right with the inscription CRISPVS - NOBIL C or CRISP-VS NOBIL C or CRISPV-S NOBIL C. The reverse depicts Standard inscribed VOT/XX flanked by two seated captives with the inscription VIRTVS - EXERCIT. Portrait type: helmeted.