RIC VII Sirmium 54 Constantine I obverse — Bust of Helena, wearing necklace and mantle, right Obverse
RIC VII Sirmium 54 Constantine I reverse — Securitas, draped, standing left, raising robe with right hand and lowering bra... Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC VII Sirmium 54
Ruler
Constantine I
Denomination
AE2
Date
324 AD-325 AD
Mint
Sirmium
Metal
Bronze
Weight
3.45g
Diameter
19mm
Die Axis
12 h
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

FL HELENA - AVGVSTA

Bust of Helena, wearing necklace and mantle, right

Reverse

SECVRITAS - REIPVBLICE

Securitas, draped, standing left, raising robe with right hand and lowering branch with left hand

About This Type

This RIC VII Sirmium 54 is an ae2 of Constantine I (324 AD-325 AD), struck at the Sirmium mint. The reverse depicts Securitas, draped, standing left, raising robe with right hand and lowering branch with left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.45g, 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 54?
RIC VII Sirmium 54 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (324 AD-325 AD) struck at the Sirmium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Sirmium 54.
How do you identify RIC VII Sirmium 54?
The obverse depicts Bust of Helena, wearing necklace and mantle, right with the inscription FL HELENA - AVGVSTA. The reverse depicts Securitas, draped, standing left, raising robe with right hand and lowering branch with left hand with the inscription SECVRITAS - REIPVBLICE.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Sirmium 54?
RIC VII Sirmium 54 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.45g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

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