What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Nicomedia 157?

RIC VII Nicomedia 157 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.39g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 — RIC VII Nicomedia 157

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Nicomedia 157

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

328 AD-329 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.39g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C

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

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 157 is an ae2 of Constantine I (328 AD-329 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 3.39g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Nicomedia 157?: RIC VII Nicomedia 157 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (328 AD-329 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Nicomedia 157.
How do you identify RIC VII Nicomedia 157?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTINVS IVN 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 157?: RIC VII Nicomedia 157 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.39g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.