What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Nicomedia 201?

RIC VII Nicomedia 201 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.5g, diameter 16mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Nicomedia 201)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Nicomedia 201

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

336 AD-337 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.5g

Diameter

16mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C

Bust of Constantius II, laureate, 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 201 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 1.5g, 16mm 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 201?: RIC VII Nicomedia 201 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (336 AD-337 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Nicomedia 201.
How do you identify RIC VII Nicomedia 201?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C. 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: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Nicomedia 201?: RIC VII Nicomedia 201 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.5g, diameter 16mm, die axis 12 h, struck.