How do you identify RIC VII Ticinum 173?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left with the inscription CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C. The reverse depicts VOT/X within a laurel wreath with the inscription DOMINOR • NOSTROR • CAESS. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Ticinum 173?

RIC VII Ticinum 173 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.93g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Ticinum 173)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Ticinum 173

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

322 AD-325 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.93g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C

Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left

Reverse

DOMINOR • NOSTROR • CAESS

VOT/X within a laurel wreath

About This Type

This RIC VII Ticinum 173 is an ae2 of Constantine I (322 AD-325 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts VOT/X within a laurel wreath. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.93g, 18mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Ticinum 173?: RIC VII Ticinum 173 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (322 AD-325 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Ticinum 173.
How do you identify RIC VII Ticinum 173?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left with the inscription CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C. The reverse depicts VOT/X within a laurel wreath with the inscription DOMINOR • NOSTROR • CAESS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Ticinum 173?: RIC VII Ticinum 173 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.93g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.