Constantine I AE2, Roma reverse
RIC VII Rome 147 · 318 AD-319 AD · Rome · Issued under Licinius
Obverse
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Obverse
CONSTA-NTINVS AVG or C-ONSTAN-TINVS AVG or CON-STAN-TINVS AVG or CON-STANT-INVS AVG or CON-STANTI-NVS AVG or CONS-TANTINVS AVG or CONST-ANTINVS AVG or CONSTAN-TINVS AVG or CONSTANT-INVS AVG or CONSTANTIN-VS AVG or CONSTANTINV-S AVG
Bust of Constantine I, laureate, helmeted, cuirassed, right
Reverse
ROMAE A-ETERNAE
Roma, helmeted, draped, seated right, holding shield in lap inscribed X/V
About This Type
This RIC VII Rome 147 is an ae2 of Constantine I, issued under Licinius (318 AD-319 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, seated right, holding shield in lap inscribed X/V.
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 147?
- RIC VII Rome 147 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I issued under Licinius (318 AD-319 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Rome 147.
- How do you identify RIC VII Rome 147?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, laureate, helmeted, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTA-NTINVS AVG or C-ONSTAN-TINVS AVG or CON-STAN-TINVS AVG or CON-STANT-INVS AVG or CON-STANTI-NVS AVG or CONS-TANTINVS AVG or CONST-ANTINVS AVG or CONSTAN-TINVS AVG or CONSTANT-INVS AVG or CONSTANTIN-VS AVG or CONSTANTINV-S AVG. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, seated right, holding shield in lap inscribed X/V with the inscription ROMAE A-ETERNAE. Portrait type: laureate.
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