How do you identify RIC VII Londinium 282?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTINVS - IVN NOB 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 282?

RIC VII Londinium 282 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.21g, diameter 17mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2, Globe (RIC VII Londinium 282)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Londinium 282

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

323 AD-324 AD

Mint

Londinium

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.21g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTINVS - IVN NOB C

Bust of Constantine II, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

BEATA TRA-NQLITAS

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

About This Type

This RIC VII Londinium 282 is an ae2 of Constantine I (323 AD-324 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 2.21g, 17mm 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 282?: RIC VII Londinium 282 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (323 AD-324 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Londinium 282.
How do you identify RIC VII Londinium 282?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTINVS - IVN NOB 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 282?: RIC VII Londinium 282 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.21g, diameter 17mm, die axis 11 h, struck.