What is RIC VII Rome 370?

RIC VII Rome 370 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (335 AD-336 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Rome 370.

How do you identify RIC VII Rome 370?

The obverse depicts Bust of Roma, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left with the inscription VRBS - ROMA. The reverse depicts She-wolf, standing left, suckling twins; above, two stars. Portrait type: helmeted.

Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Rome 370)

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Rome 370

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

335 AD-336 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

helmeted

Obverse

VRBS - ROMA

Bust of Roma, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left

Reverse

She-wolf, standing left, suckling twins; above, two stars

About This Type

This RIC VII Rome 370 is an ae2 of Constantine I (335 AD-336 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts She-wolf, standing left, suckling twins; above, two stars.

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 370?: RIC VII Rome 370 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (335 AD-336 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Rome 370.
How do you identify RIC VII Rome 370?: The obverse depicts Bust of Roma, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left with the inscription VRBS - ROMA. The reverse depicts She-wolf, standing left, suckling twins; above, two stars. Portrait type: helmeted.