RIC VII Ticinum 177 — Constantine I 2-Solidus
RIC VII Ticinum 177 · 324 AD-325 AD · Ticinum
Obverse
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Obverse
FL HELENA - AVGVSTA
Bust of Helena, wearing necklace and mantle, right
Reverse
SECVRITAS - REIPVBLICE
Helena, draped, standing left, raising robe with right hand and lowering branch with left hand
About This Type
This RIC VII Ticinum 177 is a 2-solidus of Constantine I (324 AD-325 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Helena, draped, standing left, raising robe with right hand and lowering branch with left hand.
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 177?
- RIC VII Ticinum 177 is a Gold 2-Solidus of Constantine I (324 AD-325 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Ticinum 177.
- How do you identify RIC VII Ticinum 177?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Helena, wearing necklace and mantle, right with the inscription FL HELENA - AVGVSTA. The reverse depicts Helena, draped, standing left, raising robe with right hand and lowering branch with left hand with the inscription SECVRITAS - REIPVBLICE.
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