What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Londinium 88?

RIC VII Londinium 88 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.88g, diameter 23mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Londinium 88)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Londinium 88

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

316 AD-317 AD

Mint

Londinium

Metal

Bronze

Weight

4.88g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CONSTANTINVS P AVG

Bust of Constantine I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

SOLI INVIC-TO COMITI

Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VII Londinium 88 is an ae2 of Constantine I (316 AD-317 AD), struck at the Londinium mint. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 4.88g, 23mm 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 88?: RIC VII Londinium 88 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (316 AD-317 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Londinium 88.
How do you identify RIC VII Londinium 88?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CONSTANTINVS P AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand with the inscription SOLI INVIC-TO COMITI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Londinium 88?: RIC VII Londinium 88 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.88g, diameter 23mm, die axis 7 h, struck.