How do you identify RIC VII Londinium 249?

The obverse depicts Bust of Crispus, laureate, cuirassed, left, holding spear across right shoulder and shield on left arm with the inscription CRISPVS - NOBIL C or CRISPV-S NOBIL C. The reverse depicts Globe on altar inscribed VOT/IS/XX; above, three stars with the inscription BEATA TRA-NQLITAS. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Londinium 249?

RIC VII Londinium 249 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.87g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2, Globe (RIC VII Londinium 249)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Londinium 249

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

322 AD-323 AD

Mint

Londinium

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.87g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CRISPVS - NOBIL C or CRISPV-S NOBIL C

Bust of Crispus, laureate, cuirassed, left, holding spear across right shoulder and shield on left arm

Reverse

BEATA TRA-NQLITAS

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

About This Type

This RIC VII Londinium 249 is an ae2 of Constantine I (322 AD-323 AD), struck at the Londinium mint. The reverse depicts Globe on altar inscribed VOT/IS/XX; above, three stars. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.87g, 20mm diameter.

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 249?: RIC VII Londinium 249 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (322 AD-323 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Londinium 249.
How do you identify RIC VII Londinium 249?: The obverse depicts Bust of Crispus, laureate, cuirassed, left, holding spear across right shoulder and shield on left arm with the inscription CRISPVS - NOBIL C or CRISPV-S NOBIL C. The reverse depicts Globe on altar inscribed VOT/IS/XX; above, three stars with the inscription BEATA TRA-NQLITAS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Londinium 249?: RIC VII Londinium 249 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.87g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.