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.

Constantine I AE2 — RIC VII Sirmium 55

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Sirmium 55

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

324 AD-325 AD

Mint

Sirmium

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.26g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Manufacturing

struck

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.

All Constantine I coins Sirmium mint All AE2 coins

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.