Constantine I AE2, Genius (RIC VII Londinium 23)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VII Londinium 23

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

314 AD-315 AD

Mint

Londinium

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP LICINIVS P F AVG

Bust of Licinius, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

GENIO - POP ROM

Genius, wearing modius, draped with himation, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VII Londinium 23 is an ae2 of Constantine I (314 AD-315 AD), struck at the Londinium mint. The reverse depicts Genius, wearing modius, draped with himation, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae 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 23?: RIC VII Londinium 23 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (314 AD-315 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Londinium 23.
How do you identify RIC VII Londinium 23?: The obverse depicts Bust of Licinius, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP LICINIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Genius, wearing modius, draped with himation, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription GENIO - POP ROM. Portrait type: laureate.