Constantine I AE2, Constantine reverse
RIC VII Londinium 26 · 314 AD-315 AD · Londinium
Obverse
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Obverse
IMP CONSTANTINVS AVG
Bust of Constantine I, laureate, cuirassed, right
Reverse
PRINCIPI IV-VENTVTIS
Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and globe in left hand
About This Type
This RIC VII Londinium 26 is an ae2 of Constantine I (314 AD-315 AD), struck at the Londinium mint. The reverse depicts Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and globe 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VII Londinium 26?
- RIC VII Londinium 26 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (314 AD-315 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Londinium 26.
- How do you identify RIC VII Londinium 26?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CONSTANTINVS AVG. The reverse depicts Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and globe in left hand with the inscription PRINCIPI IV-VENTVTIS. Portrait type: laureate.
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