How do you identify RIC VII Ticinum 121?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and mappa in left hand with the inscription CONSTANTINVS 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 121?

RIC VII Ticinum 121 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.86g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2, Standard (RIC VII Ticinum 121)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Ticinum 121

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

319 AD-320 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.86g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C

Bust of Constantine 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 121 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 2.86g, 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 121?: RIC VII Ticinum 121 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (319 AD-320 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Ticinum 121.
How do you identify RIC VII Ticinum 121?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and mappa in left hand with the inscription CONSTANTINVS 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 121?: RIC VII Ticinum 121 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.86g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.