What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Nicomedia 159?

RIC VII Nicomedia 159 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.2g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 — RIC VII Nicomedia 159

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Nicomedia 159

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

328 AD-329 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.2g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

6 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL HELENA - AVGVSTA

Bust of Helena, wearing necklace and mantle, right

Reverse

SECVRITAS - REIPVBLICE

Securitas, draped, standing left, raising robe with right hand and lowering branch with left hand

About This Type

This RIC VII Nicomedia 159 is an ae2 of Constantine I (328 AD-329 AD), struck at the Nicomedia mint. The reverse depicts Securitas, draped, standing left, raising robe with right hand and lowering branch with left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.2g, 18mm 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 159?: RIC VII Nicomedia 159 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (328 AD-329 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Nicomedia 159.
How do you identify RIC VII Nicomedia 159?: The obverse depicts Bust of Helena, wearing necklace and mantle, right with the inscription FL HELENA - AVGVSTA. The reverse depicts Securitas, draped, standing left, raising robe with right hand and lowering branch with left hand with the inscription SECVRITAS - REIPVBLICE.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Nicomedia 159?: RIC VII Nicomedia 159 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.2g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.