What is RIC VII Rome 408?

RIC VII Rome 408 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (337 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Rome 408.

How do you identify RIC VII Rome 408?

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

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Rome 408?

RIC VII Rome 408 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.3g, diameter 15mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Rome 408)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Rome 408

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

337 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.3g

Diameter

15mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

helmeted

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

VRBS ROMA BEATA

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 408 is an ae2 of Constantine I (337 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts She-wolf, standing left, suckling twins; above, two stars. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.3g, 15mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Rome 408?: RIC VII Rome 408 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (337 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Rome 408.
How do you identify RIC VII Rome 408?: The obverse depicts Bust of Roma, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left with the inscription VRBS ROMA BEATA. The reverse depicts She-wolf, standing left, suckling twins; above, two stars. Portrait type: helmeted.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Rome 408?: RIC VII Rome 408 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.3g, diameter 15mm, die axis 6 h, struck.