How do you identify RIC VII Nicomedia 196?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constantinopolis, laureate, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left, holding reversed spear in right hand with the inscription CONSTAN-TINOPOLI. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left on prow, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription SMNA. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Nicomedia 196?

RIC VII Nicomedia 196 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.08g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2, Victory (RIC VII Nicomedia 196)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Nicomedia 196

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

330 AD-335 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.08g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTAN-TINOPOLI

Bust of Constantinopolis, laureate, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left, holding reversed spear in right hand

Reverse

SMNA

Victory, winged, draped, standing left on prow, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VII Nicomedia 196 is an ae2 of Constantine I (330 AD-335 AD), struck at the Nicomedia mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left on prow, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.08g, 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 196?: RIC VII Nicomedia 196 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (330 AD-335 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Nicomedia 196.
How do you identify RIC VII Nicomedia 196?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantinopolis, laureate, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left, holding reversed spear in right hand with the inscription CONSTAN-TINOPOLI. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left on prow, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription SMNA. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Nicomedia 196?: RIC VII Nicomedia 196 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.08g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.