Constantine I AE2, Victory reverse
RIC VII Rome 332 · 330 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
CONSTANTI-NOPOLIS
Bust of Constantinopolis, laureate, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left, holding reversed spear in right hand
Reverse
RF∈
Victory, winged, draped, standing left on prow, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand
About This Type
This RIC VII Rome 332 is an ae2 of Constantine I (330 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left on prow, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.9g, 18mm 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 332?
- RIC VII Rome 332 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (330 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Rome 332.
- How do you identify RIC VII Rome 332?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constantinopolis, laureate, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left, holding reversed spear in right hand with the inscription CONSTANTI-NOPOLIS. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left on prow, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription RF∈. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Rome 332?
- RIC VII Rome 332 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.9g, diameter 18mm, die axis 2 h, struck.
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