Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Nicomedia 193)

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Nicomedia 193

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

330 AD-335 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

FL CONSTANS NOB CAES

Bust of Constans, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left

Reverse

GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS

Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding reversed spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, two standards

About This Type

This RIC VII Nicomedia 193 is an ae2 of Constantine I (330 AD-335 AD), struck at the Nicomedia mint. The reverse depicts Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding reversed spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, two standards.

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 193?: RIC VII Nicomedia 193 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (330 AD-335 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Nicomedia 193.
How do you identify RIC VII Nicomedia 193?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left with the inscription FL CONSTANS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding reversed spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, two standards with the inscription GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS. Portrait type: laureate.