How do you identify RIC VII Ticinum 119?

The obverse depicts Bust of Licinius II, laureate, draped, left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and mappa in left hand with the inscription LICINIVS IVN NOB C. The reverse depicts Standard with VOT/XX inscribed on drapery, flanked by two seated captives with the inscription VIRTVS - EXERCIT. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Ticinum 119?

RIC VII Ticinum 119 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.18g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2, Standard (RIC VII Ticinum 119)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Ticinum 119

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

319 AD-320 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.18g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

LICINIVS IVN NOB C

Bust of Licinius II, laureate, draped, left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and mappa in left hand

Reverse

VIRTVS - EXERCIT

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

About This Type

This RIC VII Ticinum 119 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 3.18g, 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.

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 119?: RIC VII Ticinum 119 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (319 AD-320 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Ticinum 119.
How do you identify RIC VII Ticinum 119?: The obverse depicts Bust of Licinius II, laureate, draped, left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and mappa in left hand with the inscription LICINIVS IVN NOB C. The reverse depicts Standard with VOT/XX inscribed on drapery, flanked by two seated captives with the inscription VIRTVS - EXERCIT. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Ticinum 119?: RIC VII Ticinum 119 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.18g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.