Constantius Chlorus AE2, Lion reverse
RIC VII Rome 121 · 317 AD-318 AD · Rome · Issued under Licinius
Obverse
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Obverse
DIVO CONSTANTIO PIO PRINC
Head of Constantius Chlorus, veiled, laureate, right
Reverse
MEMORIAE AETERNAE
Lion, advancing right; above, club
About This Type
This RIC VII Rome 121 is an ae2 of Constantius Chlorus, issued under Licinius (317 AD-318 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Lion, advancing right; above, club.
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 Rome Mint
The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VII Rome 121?
- RIC VII Rome 121 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantius Chlorus issued under Licinius (317 AD-318 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Rome 121.
- How do you identify RIC VII Rome 121?
- The obverse depicts Head of Constantius Chlorus, veiled, laureate, right with the inscription DIVO CONSTANTIO PIO PRINC. The reverse depicts Lion, advancing right; above, club with the inscription MEMORIAE AETERNAE. Portrait type: laureate.
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