Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Nicomedia 205)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VII Nicomedia 205

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

336 AD-337 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

helmeted

Obverse

VRBS - ROMA

Bust of Roma, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, 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, a standard

About This Type

This RIC VII Nicomedia 205 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.

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 205?: RIC VII Nicomedia 205 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (336 AD-337 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Nicomedia 205.
How do you identify RIC VII Nicomedia 205?: The obverse depicts Bust of Roma, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left with the inscription VRBS - ROMA. 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: helmeted.