Constantine II AE2, Camp reverse
RIC VII Nicomedia 93 · 324 AD-325 AD · Nicomedia · Issued under Constantine I
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C
Bust of Constantine II, 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 93 is an ae2 of Constantine II, issued under 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 3.07g, 18mm 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 93?
- RIC VII Nicomedia 93 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine II issued under Constantine I (324 AD-325 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Nicomedia 93.
- How do you identify RIC VII Nicomedia 93?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left with the inscription CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C. 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 93?
- RIC VII Nicomedia 93 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.07g, diameter 18mm, die axis 11 h, struck.
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