What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Sirmium 48?

RIC VII Sirmium 48 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.74g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 — RIC VII Sirmium 48

Obverse

Reverse

Universität Wien, Institut für Numismatik und Geldgeschichte

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Sirmium 48

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

324 AD-325 AD

Mint

Sirmium

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.74g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTAN-TINVS AVG

Head of Constantine I, laureate, right

Reverse

SARMATIA - DEVICTA

Victory, winged, draped, advancing right, holding trophy in right hand and spurning seated captive with left hand

About This Type

This RIC VII Sirmium 48 is an ae2 of Constantine I (324 AD-325 AD), struck at the Sirmium mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing right, holding trophy in right hand and spurning seated captive with left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.74g, 19mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Sirmium 48?: RIC VII Sirmium 48 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (324 AD-325 AD) struck at the Sirmium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Sirmium 48.
How do you identify RIC VII Sirmium 48?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, laureate, right with the inscription CONSTAN-TINVS AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing right, holding trophy in right hand and spurning seated captive with left hand with the inscription SARMATIA - DEVICTA. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Sirmium 48?: RIC VII Sirmium 48 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.74g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.