Constantine I AE2, Mars reverse
RIC VII Ticinum 19 · 314 AD · Ticinum
Obverse
Reverse
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Obverse
IMP LICINIVS P F AVG
Head of Licinius, laureate, right
Reverse
MARTI CON-SERVATORI
Mars, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, cloak across right shoulder, standing right, holding reversed spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield
About This Type
This RIC VII Ticinum 19 is an ae2 of Constantine I (314 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, cloak across right shoulder, standing right, holding reversed spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield.
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 19?
- RIC VII Ticinum 19 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (314 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Ticinum 19.
- How do you identify RIC VII Ticinum 19?
- The obverse depicts Head of Licinius, laureate, right with the inscription IMP LICINIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, cloak across right shoulder, standing right, holding reversed spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield with the inscription MARTI CON-SERVATORI. Portrait type: laureate.
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