Constantine I AE2, Standard reverse
RIC VII Ticinum 122 · 319 AD-320 AD · Ticinum
Obverse
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Obverse
CONST-ANTINVS AVG
Bust of Constantine I, 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 122 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VII Ticinum 122?
- RIC VII Ticinum 122 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (319 AD-320 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Ticinum 122.
- How do you identify RIC VII Ticinum 122?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, helmeted, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONST-ANTINVS AVG. The reverse depicts Standard with VOT/XX inscribed on drapery, flanked by two seated captives with the inscription VIRTVS - EXERCIT. Portrait type: helmeted.
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