Constantine I Solidus — RIC VII Ticinum 181

Obverse

The government of the Roman Empire., PD, via Wikimedia Commons

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Ticinum 181

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

Solidus

Date

324 AD-325 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C

Bust of Constantius II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

PRINCIPI - IVVE-NTVTIS

Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, standing left, head right, holding standard with eagle in right hand and sceptre in left hand; behind, standard with hand

About This Type

This RIC VII Ticinum 181 is a solidus of Constantine I (324 AD-325 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, standing left, head right, holding standard with eagle in right hand and sceptre in left hand; behind, standard with hand.

About the Solidus

The solidus was the gold coin of the late Roman and Byzantine empires, introduced by Constantine I around 309 AD at 4.5 grams. It maintained its weight standard for over seven centuries, making it one of the most stable currencies in history.

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 181?: RIC VII Ticinum 181 is a Gold Solidus of Constantine I (324 AD-325 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Ticinum 181.
How do you identify RIC VII Ticinum 181?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C. The reverse depicts Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, standing left, head right, holding standard with eagle in right hand and sceptre in left hand; behind, standard with hand with the inscription PRINCIPI - IVVE-NTVTIS. Portrait type: laureate.