How do you identify RIC VII Londinium 298?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left with the inscription FL IVL CONSTANTIVS 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.

Constantine I AE2, Camp (RIC VII Londinium 298)

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Londinium 298

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

324 AD-325 AD

Mint

Londinium

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C

Bust of Constantius II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left

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 298 is an ae2 of 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Londinium 298?: RIC VII Londinium 298 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (324 AD-325 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Londinium 298.
How do you identify RIC VII Londinium 298?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left with the inscription FL IVL CONSTANTIVS 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.