How do you identify RIC VII Ticinum 141?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, seen from behind with the inscription CONSTAN-TINVS AVG or CONSTA-NTINVS AVG. The reverse depicts VOT/XX within a laurel wreath with the inscription D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG. Portrait type: laureate.

Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Ticinum 141)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VII Ticinum 141

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

320 AD-321 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

CONSTAN-TINVS AVG or CONSTA-NTINVS AVG

Bust of Constantine I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, seen from behind

Reverse

D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG

VOT/XX within a laurel wreath

About This Type

This RIC VII Ticinum 141 is an ae2 of Constantine I (320 AD-321 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts VOT/XX within a laurel wreath.

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 141?: RIC VII Ticinum 141 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (320 AD-321 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Ticinum 141.
How do you identify RIC VII Ticinum 141?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, seen from behind with the inscription CONSTAN-TINVS AVG or CONSTA-NTINVS AVG. The reverse depicts VOT/XX within a laurel wreath with the inscription D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG. Portrait type: laureate.