RIC VII Sirmium 49 — Constantine I AE2
RIC VII Sirmium 49 · 324 AD-325 AD · Sirmium
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES
Head of Crispus, laureate, right
Reverse
ALAMANNI-A 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 49 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 3.65g, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VII Sirmium 49?
- RIC VII Sirmium 49 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (324 AD-325 AD) struck at the Sirmium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Sirmium 49.
- How do you identify RIC VII Sirmium 49?
- The obverse depicts Head of Crispus, laureate, right with the inscription FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing right, holding trophy in right hand and spurning seated captive with left hand with the inscription ALAMANNI-A DEVICTA. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Sirmium 49?
- RIC VII Sirmium 49 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.65g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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