How do you identify RIC VII Ticinum 101?

The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, laureate, right with the inscription CONSTANT-INVS P F AVG or CONSTANTI-NVS P F AVG or CONSTAN-TINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Concordia, draped, seated left on throne, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left arm with the inscription CONCOR-D-I-A AVGG NN. Portrait type: laureate.

Constantine I Solidus (RIC VII Ticinum 101)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VII Ticinum 101

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

Solidus

Date

320 AD-321 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

CONSTANT-INVS P F AVG or CONSTANTI-NVS P F AVG or CONSTAN-TINVS P F AVG

Head of Constantine I, laureate, right

Reverse

CONCOR-D-I-A AVGG NN

Concordia, draped, seated left on throne, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left arm

About This Type

This RIC VII Ticinum 101 is a solidus of Constantine I (320 AD-321 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Concordia, draped, seated left on throne, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left arm.

About the Solidus

The solidus was the gold coin of the late Roman and Byzantine empires, introduced by Constantine I around 309 AD at 4.5 grams. It maintained its weight standard for over seven centuries, making it one of the most stable currencies in history.

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 101?: RIC VII Ticinum 101 is a Gold Solidus of Constantine I (320 AD-321 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Ticinum 101.
How do you identify RIC VII Ticinum 101?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, laureate, right with the inscription CONSTANT-INVS P F AVG or CONSTANTI-NVS P F AVG or CONSTAN-TINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Concordia, draped, seated left on throne, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left arm with the inscription CONCOR-D-I-A AVGG NN. Portrait type: laureate.