Constantine I AE2
RIC VII Ticinum 1 · 313 AD · Ticinum
Obverse
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Obverse
CONSTANTINVS P F AVG
Bust of Constantine I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, seen from behind
Reverse
SOLI INVI-C-TO COMITI
Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand
About This Type
This RIC VII Ticinum 1 is an ae2 of Constantine I (313 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.
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.
About the Ticinum Mint
Ticinum (modern Pavia, Italy) was a Roman mint active from the late third through the mid-fourth century. It was one of several northern Italian mints established during the Tetrarchic reforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VII Ticinum 1?
- RIC VII Ticinum 1 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (313 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Ticinum 1.
- How do you identify RIC VII Ticinum 1?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, seen from behind with the inscription CONSTANTINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand with the inscription SOLI INVI-C-TO COMITI. Portrait type: laureate.
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