RIC VII Londinium 31 Constantine I obverse, Bust of Licinius, laureate, cuirassed, right Obverse
RIC VII Londinium 31 Constantine I reverse, Genius, wearing modius, draped with himation, standing left, holding patera in... Reverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC VII Londinium 31
Ruler
Constantine I
Denomination
AE2
Date
315 AD
Mint
Londinium
Metal
Bronze
Weight
2.8g
Diameter
20mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

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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