Constantine I Roman Medallion — RIC VII Ticinum 100

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VII Ticinum 100

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

Roman Medallion

Date

320 AD-321 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP LICIN-IVS P F AVG

Head of Licinius, laureate, right

Reverse

VIRTVS AVGG NN

Roma, helmeted, draped, seated on cuirass, receiving branch from Virtus; Virtus helmeted, holding club; behind, Victory

About This Type

This RIC VII Ticinum 100 is a roman medallion of Constantine I (320 AD-321 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, seated on cuirass, receiving branch from Virtus; Virtus helmeted, holding club; behind, Victory.

About the Roman Medallion

Roman medallions are oversized coins struck for presentation or commemorative purposes rather than circulation. They were given as imperial gifts and survive in very small numbers. Medallions are prized for their exceptional artistic quality and historical significance.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Ticinum 100?: RIC VII Ticinum 100 is a Gold Roman Medallion of Constantine I (320 AD-321 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Ticinum 100.
How do you identify RIC VII Ticinum 100?: The obverse depicts Head of Licinius, laureate, right with the inscription IMP LICIN-IVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, seated on cuirass, receiving branch from Virtus; Virtus helmeted, holding club; behind, Victory with the inscription VIRTVS AVGG NN. Portrait type: laureate.