What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Nicomedia 158?

RIC VII Nicomedia 158 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.99g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 — RIC VII Nicomedia 158

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Nicomedia 158

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

328 AD-329 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.99g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

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 158 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 2.99g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Nicomedia 158?: RIC VII Nicomedia 158 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (328 AD-329 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Nicomedia 158.
How do you identify RIC VII Nicomedia 158?: 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 158?: RIC VII Nicomedia 158 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.99g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.