What is RIC VII Londinium 205?

RIC VII Londinium 205 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (321 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Londinium 205.

How do you identify RIC VII Londinium 205?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, laureate, wearing trabea, right, holding eagle-tipped sceptre in right hand with the inscription CONSTAN-TINVS AVG or CONSTANTI-NVS AVG. The reverse depicts Globe on altar inscribed VOT/IS/XX; above, three stars with the inscription BEATA TRA-NQVILLITAS. Portrait type: laureate.

Constantine I AE2, Globe (RIC VII Londinium 205)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VII Londinium 205

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

321 AD

Mint

Londinium

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

CONSTAN-TINVS AVG or CONSTANTI-NVS AVG

Bust of Constantine I, laureate, wearing trabea, right, holding eagle-tipped sceptre in right hand

Reverse

BEATA TRA-NQVILLITAS

Globe on altar inscribed VOT/IS/XX; above, three stars

About This Type

This RIC VII Londinium 205 is an ae2 of Constantine I (321 AD), struck at the Londinium mint. The reverse depicts Globe on altar inscribed VOT/IS/XX; above, three stars.

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 205?: RIC VII Londinium 205 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (321 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Londinium 205.
How do you identify RIC VII Londinium 205?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, laureate, wearing trabea, right, holding eagle-tipped sceptre in right hand with the inscription CONSTAN-TINVS AVG or CONSTANTI-NVS AVG. The reverse depicts Globe on altar inscribed VOT/IS/XX; above, three stars with the inscription BEATA TRA-NQVILLITAS. Portrait type: laureate.