How do you identify RIC VII Ticinum 147?

The obverse depicts Bust of Licinius, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP LICI-NIVS AVG or IMP LIC-INIVS AVG. The reverse depicts VOT/XX within a laurel wreath with the inscription D N LICINI INVICT AVG. Portrait type: laureate.

Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Ticinum 147)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VII Ticinum 147

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

320 AD-321 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP LICI-NIVS AVG or IMP LIC-INIVS AVG

Bust of Licinius, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

D N LICINI INVICT AVG

VOT/XX within a laurel wreath

About This Type

This RIC VII Ticinum 147 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 147?: RIC VII Ticinum 147 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (320 AD-321 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Ticinum 147.
How do you identify RIC VII Ticinum 147?: The obverse depicts Bust of Licinius, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP LICI-NIVS AVG or IMP LIC-INIVS AVG. The reverse depicts VOT/XX within a laurel wreath with the inscription D N LICINI INVICT AVG. Portrait type: laureate.