Constantius II AE2, Camp reverse
RIC VII Nicomedia 128 · 325 AD-326 AD · Nicomedia · Issued under Constantine I
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C
Bust of Constantius II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left
Reverse
PROVIDEN-TIAE CAES•
Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, with varying number of stone layers; star above
About This Type
This RIC VII Nicomedia 128 is an ae2 of Constantius II, issued under Constantine I (325 AD-326 AD), struck at the Nicomedia mint. The reverse depicts Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, with varying number of stone layers; star above. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.16g, 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 Nicomedia Mint
Nicomedia (modern Izmit, Turkey) served as an eastern imperial mint from Diocletian's reform onward. It was particularly important under the Tetrarchy when Nicomedia served as a capital.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VII Nicomedia 128?
- RIC VII Nicomedia 128 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantius II issued under Constantine I (325 AD-326 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Nicomedia 128.
- How do you identify RIC VII Nicomedia 128?
- 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 varying number of stone layers; star above with the inscription PROVIDEN-TIAE CAES•. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Nicomedia 128?
- RIC VII Nicomedia 128 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.16g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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