How do you identify RIC VII Ticinum 182?

The obverse depicts Bust of Fausta, waved hair, mantled, right with the inscription FLAV MAX - FAVSTA AVG. The reverse depicts Fausta, veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding two children in her arms with the inscription SALVS REI - PVBLICAE.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Ticinum 182?

RIC VII Ticinum 182 was struck in Gold, standard weight 402.09g, engraved.

Constantine I Solidus — RIC VII Ticinum 182

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Ticinum 182

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

Solidus

Date

324 AD-325 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Gold

Weight

402.09g

Manufacturing

engraved

Obverse

FLAV MAX - FAVSTA AVG

Bust of Fausta, waved hair, mantled, right

Reverse

SALVS REI - PVBLICAE

Fausta, veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding two children in her arms

About This Type

This RIC VII Ticinum 182 is a solidus of Constantine I (324 AD-325 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Fausta, veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding two children in her arms. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 402.09g.

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 182?: RIC VII Ticinum 182 is a Gold Solidus of Constantine I (324 AD-325 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Ticinum 182.
How do you identify RIC VII Ticinum 182?: The obverse depicts Bust of Fausta, waved hair, mantled, right with the inscription FLAV MAX - FAVSTA AVG. The reverse depicts Fausta, veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding two children in her arms with the inscription SALVS REI - PVBLICAE.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Ticinum 182?: RIC VII Ticinum 182 was struck in Gold, standard weight 402.09g, engraved.