How do you identify RIC VII Nicomedia 149?

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 SALVS REI - PVBLICAE.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Nicomedia 149?

RIC VII Nicomedia 149 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.48g, diameter 19mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 — RIC VII Nicomedia 149

Obverse

Reverse

Katholische Universität Eichstätt-Ingolstadt

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Nicomedia 149

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

326 AD-327 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.48g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

11 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FLAV MAX - FAVSTA AVG

Bust of Fausta, waved hair, mantled, right

Reverse

SALVS REI - PVBLICAE

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

About This Type

This RIC VII Nicomedia 149 is an ae2 of Constantine I (326 AD-327 AD), struck at the Nicomedia mint. The reverse depicts Fausta, veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding two children in her arms. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.48g, 19mm 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.

All Constantine I coins Nicomedia mint All AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Nicomedia 149?: RIC VII Nicomedia 149 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (326 AD-327 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Nicomedia 149.
How do you identify RIC VII Nicomedia 149?: 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 SALVS REI - PVBLICAE.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Nicomedia 149?: RIC VII Nicomedia 149 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.48g, diameter 19mm, die axis 11 h, struck.