Constantine II AE2, Camp reverse
RIC VII Londinium 296 · 324 AD-325 AD · Londinium · Issued under Constantine I
Obverse
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Obverse
CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C
Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, seen from behind
Reverse
PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS
Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, with five or six stone layers; star above
About This Type
This RIC VII Londinium 296 is an ae2 of Constantine II, issued under Constantine I (324 AD-325 AD), struck at the Londinium mint. The reverse depicts Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, with five or six stone layers; star above.
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 296?
- RIC VII Londinium 296 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine II issued under Constantine I (324 AD-325 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Londinium 296.
- How do you identify RIC VII Londinium 296?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, seen from behind with the inscription CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C. The reverse depicts Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, with five or six stone layers; star above with the inscription PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS. Portrait type: laureate.
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