What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Nicomedia 90?

RIC VII Nicomedia 90 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.51g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2, Camp (RIC VII Nicomedia 90)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Nicomedia 90

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

324 AD-325 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.51g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTAN-TINVS AVG

Head of Constantine I, laureate, right

Reverse

PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG

Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, with varying number of stone layers; star above

About This Type

This RIC VII Nicomedia 90 is an ae2 of Constantine I (324 AD-325 AD), struck at the Nicomedia mint. The reverse depicts Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, with varying number of stone layers; star above. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.51g, 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.

All Constantine I coins Nicomedia mint All AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Nicomedia 90?: RIC VII Nicomedia 90 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (324 AD-325 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Nicomedia 90.
How do you identify RIC VII Nicomedia 90?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, laureate, right with the inscription CONSTAN-TINVS AVG. The reverse depicts Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, with varying number of stone layers; star above with the inscription PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Nicomedia 90?: RIC VII Nicomedia 90 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.51g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.