Constantine I AE2, Camp reverse
RIC VII Rome 290 · 326 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn
Obverse
FL VAL CONSTANTIVS NOB C
Bust of Constantius II, 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 290 is an ae2 of Constantine I (326 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 2.8g, 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 290?
- RIC VII Rome 290 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (326 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Rome 290.
- How do you identify RIC VII Rome 290?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left with the inscription FL VAL CONSTANTIVS NOB C. 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 290?
- RIC VII Rome 290 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.8g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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