What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Nicomedia 199?

RIC VII Nicomedia 199 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.26g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Nicomedia 199)

Obverse

Reverse

Philipps-Universität Marburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Nicomedia 199

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

336 AD-337 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.26g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG

Bust of Constantine I, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

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, a standard

About This Type

This RIC VII Nicomedia 199 is an ae2 of Constantine I (336 AD-337 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, a standard. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.26g, 17mm 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 199?: RIC VII Nicomedia 199 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (336 AD-337 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Nicomedia 199.
How do you identify RIC VII Nicomedia 199?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG. 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, a standard with the inscription GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Nicomedia 199?: RIC VII Nicomedia 199 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.26g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.