How do you identify RIC VII Rome 297?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constantinopolis, laureate, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, right, holding reversed spear in right hand with the inscription CONSTANTI-NOPOLIS. The reverse depicts Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, standing right, head left, assisting kneeling, turreted female figure; to right, seated captive with the inscription RESTITVTOR - REIP. Portrait type: laureate.

Constantine I Roman Medallion — RIC VII Rome 297

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Rome 297

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

Roman Medallion

Date

327 AD-333 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

CONSTANTI-NOPOLIS

Bust of Constantinopolis, laureate, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, right, holding reversed spear in right hand

Reverse

RESTITVTOR - REIP

Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, standing right, head left, assisting kneeling, turreted female figure; to right, seated captive

About This Type

This RIC VII Rome 297 is a roman medallion of Constantine I (327 AD-333 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, standing right, head left, assisting kneeling, turreted female figure; to right, seated captive.

About the Roman Medallion

Roman medallions are oversized coins struck for presentation or commemorative purposes rather than circulation. They were given as imperial gifts and survive in very small numbers. Medallions are prized for their exceptional artistic quality and historical significance.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Rome 297?: RIC VII Rome 297 is a Bronze Roman Medallion of Constantine I (327 AD-333 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Rome 297.
How do you identify RIC VII Rome 297?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantinopolis, laureate, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, right, holding reversed spear in right hand with the inscription CONSTANTI-NOPOLIS. The reverse depicts Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, standing right, head left, assisting kneeling, turreted female figure; to right, seated captive with the inscription RESTITVTOR - REIP. Portrait type: laureate.