What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Ticinum 116?

RIC VII Ticinum 116 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.89g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2, Standard (RIC VII Ticinum 116)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Ticinum 116

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

319 AD-320 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.89g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

helmeted

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP LI-CINIVS AVG

Bust of Licinius, helmeted, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VIRTVS - EXERCIT

Standard with VOT/XX inscribed on drapery, flanked by two seated captives

About This Type

This RIC VII Ticinum 116 is an ae2 of Constantine I (319 AD-320 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Standard with VOT/XX inscribed on drapery, flanked by two seated captives. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.89g, 19mm 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.

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 116?: RIC VII Ticinum 116 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (319 AD-320 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Ticinum 116.
How do you identify RIC VII Ticinum 116?: The obverse depicts Bust of Licinius, helmeted, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP LI-CINIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Standard with VOT/XX inscribed on drapery, flanked by two seated captives with the inscription VIRTVS - EXERCIT. Portrait type: helmeted.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Ticinum 116?: RIC VII Ticinum 116 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.89g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.