RIC VII Sirmium 54 — Constantine I AE2
RIC VII Sirmium 54 · 324 AD-325 AD · Sirmium
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
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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