Constantine I AE2, Salus reverse
RIC VII Sirmium 55 · 324 AD-325 AD · Sirmium
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
FLAV MAX - FAVSTA AVG
Bust of Fausta waved hair, mantled, right
Reverse
SALVS REI - PVBLICAE
Salus, veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding two children in her arms
About This Type
This RIC VII Sirmium 55 is an ae2 of Constantine I (324 AD-325 AD), struck at the Sirmium mint. The reverse depicts Salus, veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding two children in her arms. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.26g, 20mm 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 55?
- RIC VII Sirmium 55 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (324 AD-325 AD) struck at the Sirmium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Sirmium 55.
- How do you identify RIC VII Sirmium 55?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Fausta waved hair, mantled, right with the inscription FLAV MAX - FAVSTA AVG. The reverse depicts Salus, veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding two children in her arms with the inscription SALVS REI - PVBLICAE.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Sirmium 55?
- RIC VII Sirmium 55 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.26g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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