Constantine I AE2, Victory (RIC VII Londinium 290)

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VII Londinium 290

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

323 AD-324 AD

Mint

Londinium

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

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.

All Constantine I coins Londinium mint All AE2 coins

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.