Constantine I AE2, Constantine (RIC VII Londinium 26)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VII Londinium 26

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

314 AD-315 AD

Mint

Londinium

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

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.

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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.