RIC VII Rome 266 Constantine I obverse, Bust of Crispus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left Obverse
RIC VII Rome 266 Constantine I reverse, Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, with varying stone layers; star above Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference
RIC VII Rome 266
Ruler
Constantine I
Denomination
AE2
Date
324 AD-325 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Bronze
Weight
2.94g
Diameter
19mm
Die Axis
12 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 stone layers; star above

About This Type

This RIC VII Rome 266 is an ae2 of Constantine I (324 AD-325 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, with varying stone layers; star above. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.94g, 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 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 266?
RIC VII Rome 266 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (324 AD-325 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Rome 266.
How do you identify RIC VII Rome 266?
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 stone layers; star above with the inscription PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Rome 266?
RIC VII Rome 266 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.94g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

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