RIC VII Ticinum 163 Constantine I obverse, Head of Constantine I, laureate, right Obverse
RIC VII Ticinum 163 Constantine I reverse, VOT/XX within a laurel wreath Reverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC VII Ticinum 163
Ruler
Constantine I
Denomination
AE2
Date
321 AD-322 AD
Mint
Ticinum
Metal
Bronze
Weight
3.54g
Diameter
19mm
Die Axis
12 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

CONSTAN-TINVS AVG

Head of Constantine I, laureate, right

Reverse

D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG

VOT/XX within a laurel wreath

About This Type

This RIC VII Ticinum 163 is an ae2 of Constantine I (321 AD-322 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts VOT/XX within a laurel wreath. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.54g, 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 163?
RIC VII Ticinum 163 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (321 AD-322 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Ticinum 163.
How do you identify RIC VII Ticinum 163?
The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, laureate, right with the inscription CONSTAN-TINVS AVG. The reverse depicts VOT/XX within a laurel wreath with the inscription D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Ticinum 163?
RIC VII Ticinum 163 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.54g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

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