How do you identify RIC VII Nicomedia 131?

The obverse depicts Bust of Fausta, waved hair, mantled, right with the inscription FLAV MAX - FAVSTA AVG. The reverse depicts Fausta, veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding two children in her arms with the inscription SPES REI - PVBLICAE.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Nicomedia 131?

RIC VII Nicomedia 131 was struck in Bronze, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 — RIC VII Nicomedia 131

Obverse

Reverse

Heinrich-Schliemann-Institut, Universität Rostock

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Nicomedia 131

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

325 AD-326 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Bronze

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

6 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FLAV MAX - FAVSTA AVG

Bust of Fausta, waved hair, mantled, right

Reverse

SPES REI - PVBLICAE

Fausta, veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding two children in her arms

About This Type

This RIC VII Nicomedia 131 is an ae2 of Constantine I (325 AD-326 AD), struck at the Nicomedia mint. The reverse depicts Fausta, veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding two children in her arms.

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.

All Constantine I coins Nicomedia mint All AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Nicomedia 131?: RIC VII Nicomedia 131 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (325 AD-326 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Nicomedia 131.
How do you identify RIC VII Nicomedia 131?: The obverse depicts Bust of Fausta, waved hair, mantled, right with the inscription FLAV MAX - FAVSTA AVG. The reverse depicts Fausta, veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding two children in her arms with the inscription SPES REI - PVBLICAE.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Nicomedia 131?: RIC VII Nicomedia 131 was struck in Bronze, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.