Constantine I AE2, Genius reverse
RIC VII Londinium 31 · 315 AD · Londinium
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
IMP LICINIVS P F AVG
Bust of Licinius, laureate, cuirassed, right
Reverse
GENIO - POP ROM
Genius, wearing modius, draped with himation, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand
About This Type
This RIC VII Londinium 31 is an ae2 of Constantine I (315 AD), struck at the Londinium mint. The reverse depicts Genius, wearing modius, draped with himation, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.8g, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VII Londinium 31?
- RIC VII Londinium 31 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (315 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Londinium 31.
- How do you identify RIC VII Londinium 31?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Licinius, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP LICINIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Genius, wearing modius, draped with himation, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription GENIO - POP ROM. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Londinium 31?
- RIC VII Londinium 31 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.8g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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