How do you identify RIC VII Londinium 291?

The obverse depicts Head of Crispus, laureate, right with the inscription IVL CRIS-PVS NOB C or IVL CRISP-VS NOB C. The reverse depicts VOT/X within laurel wreath with the inscription CAESARVM NOSTRORVM. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Londinium 291?

RIC VII Londinium 291 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.55g, diameter 20mm, die axis 2 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Londinium 291)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Londinium 291

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

323 AD-324 AD

Mint

Londinium

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.55g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

2 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IVL CRIS-PVS NOB C or IVL CRISP-VS NOB C

Head of Crispus, laureate, right

Reverse

CAESARVM NOSTRORVM

VOT/X within laurel wreath

About This Type

This RIC VII Londinium 291 is an ae2 of Constantine I (323 AD-324 AD), struck at the Londinium mint. The reverse depicts VOT/X within laurel wreath. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.55g, 20mm 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 291?: RIC VII Londinium 291 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (323 AD-324 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Londinium 291.
How do you identify RIC VII Londinium 291?: The obverse depicts Head of Crispus, laureate, right with the inscription IVL CRIS-PVS NOB C or IVL CRISP-VS NOB C. The reverse depicts VOT/X within laurel wreath with the inscription CAESARVM NOSTRORVM. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Londinium 291?: RIC VII Londinium 291 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.55g, diameter 20mm, die axis 2 h, struck.