Constantine I AE2
RIC VII Ticinum 148 · 320 AD-321 AD · Ticinum
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
CRISPVS NOB CAES
Bust of Crispus, laureate, cuirassed, right
Reverse
DOMINORVM NOSTRORVM CAESS
VOT/V within a laurel wreath
About This Type
This RIC VII Ticinum 148 is an ae2 of Constantine I (320 AD-321 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts VOT/V within a laurel wreath. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.93g, 19mm 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VII Ticinum 148?
- RIC VII Ticinum 148 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (320 AD-321 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Ticinum 148.
- How do you identify RIC VII Ticinum 148?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Crispus, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription CRISPVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts VOT/V within a laurel wreath with the inscription DOMINORVM NOSTRORVM CAESS. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Ticinum 148?
- RIC VII Ticinum 148 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.93g, diameter 19mm, die axis 7 h, struck.
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