Constantine I AE2
RIC VII Ticinum 186 · 325 AD · Ticinum
Obverse
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Obverse
CONSTAN-TINVS AVG
Head of Constantine I, laureate, right
Reverse
D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG
VOT/XXX within a laurel wreath
About This Type
This RIC VII Ticinum 186 is an ae2 of Constantine I (325 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts VOT/XXX within a laurel wreath.
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 186?
- RIC VII Ticinum 186 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (325 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Ticinum 186.
- How do you identify RIC VII Ticinum 186?
- The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, laureate, right with the inscription CONSTAN-TINVS AVG. The reverse depicts VOT/XXX within a laurel wreath with the inscription D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG. Portrait type: laureate.
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