What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Sirmium 51?

RIC VII Sirmium 51 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.53g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 — RIC VII Sirmium 51

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VII Sirmium 51

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

324 AD-325 AD

Mint

Sirmium

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.53g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C

Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, 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 51 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 2.53g, 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 51?: RIC VII Sirmium 51 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (324 AD-325 AD) struck at the Sirmium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Sirmium 51.
How do you identify RIC VII Sirmium 51?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C. 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 51?: RIC VII Sirmium 51 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.53g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.