Constantine I AE2, Victory reverse
RIC VII Londinium 290 · 323 AD-324 AD · Londinium
Reverse
Classical Numismatic Group, CC-BY-SA-2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
Obverse
CONSTAN-TINVS AG or CONSTA-NTINVS AG or CONSTANTI-NVS AG
Head of Constantine I, laureate, right
Reverse
SARMATIA - DEVICTA
Victory, winged, draped, advancing right, holding trophy on right arm and branch in left hand, trampling seated captive
About This Type
This RIC VII Londinium 290 is an ae2 of Constantine I (323 AD-324 AD), struck at the Londinium mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing right, holding trophy on right arm and branch in left hand, trampling seated captive.
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 290?
- RIC VII Londinium 290 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (323 AD-324 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Londinium 290.
- How do you identify RIC VII Londinium 290?
- The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, laureate, right with the inscription CONSTAN-TINVS AG or CONSTA-NTINVS AG or CONSTANTI-NVS AG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing right, holding trophy on right arm and branch in left hand, trampling seated captive with the inscription SARMATIA - DEVICTA. Portrait type: laureate.
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