What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Nicomedia 91?

RIC VII Nicomedia 91 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.32g, diameter 20mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2, Camp (RIC VII Nicomedia 91)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Nicomedia 91

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

324 AD-325 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.32g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES

Bust of Crispus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left

Reverse

PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS

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

About This Type

This RIC VII Nicomedia 91 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 3.32g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Nicomedia 91?: RIC VII Nicomedia 91 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (324 AD-325 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Nicomedia 91.
How do you identify RIC VII Nicomedia 91?: The obverse depicts Bust of Crispus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left with the inscription FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, with varying number of stone layers; star above with the inscription PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Nicomedia 91?: RIC VII Nicomedia 91 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.32g, diameter 20mm, die axis 11 h, struck.