Constantine II AE2, Jupiter reverse
RIC VII Nicomedia 50 · 321 AD-324 AD · Nicomedia · Issued under Licinius
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
D N FL CL CONSTANTINVS NOB C
Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
IOVI CONS-ERVATORI
Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on eagle-tipped sceptre with left hand; to left, eagle holding wreath; to right, captive
About This Type
This RIC VII Nicomedia 50 is an ae2 of Constantine II, issued under Licinius (321 AD-324 AD), struck at the Nicomedia mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on eagle-tipped sceptre with left hand; to left, eagle holding wreath; to right, captive. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.83g, 20mm 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VII Nicomedia 50?
- RIC VII Nicomedia 50 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine II issued under Licinius (321 AD-324 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Nicomedia 50.
- How do you identify RIC VII Nicomedia 50?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N FL CL CONSTANTINVS NOB C. The reverse depicts Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on eagle-tipped sceptre with left hand; to left, eagle holding wreath; to right, captive with the inscription IOVI CONS-ERVATORI. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Nicomedia 50?
- RIC VII Nicomedia 50 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.83g, diameter 20mm, die axis 1 h, struck.
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