What is RIC VII Rome 353?

RIC VII Rome 353 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (333 AD-335 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Rome 353.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Rome 353?

RIC VII Rome 353 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.76g, diameter 17mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Rome 353)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Rome 353

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

333 AD-335 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.76g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL CONSTANS NOB CAES

Bust of Constans, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS

Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding reversed spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, two standards

About This Type

This RIC VII Rome 353 is an ae2 of Constantine I (333 AD-335 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding reversed spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, two standards. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.76g, 17mm 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.

All Constantine I coins Rome mint All AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Rome 353?: RIC VII Rome 353 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (333 AD-335 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Rome 353.
How do you identify RIC VII Rome 353?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL CONSTANS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding reversed spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, two standards with the inscription GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Rome 353?: RIC VII Rome 353 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.76g, diameter 17mm, die axis 5 h, struck.