What is RIC VII Ticinum 198?

RIC VII Ticinum 198 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (326 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Ticinum 198.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Ticinum 198?

RIC VII Ticinum 198 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.87g, diameter 19mm, die axis 2 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2, Camp reverse (RIC VII Ticinum 198)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Ticinum 198

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

326 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.87g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

2 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTAN-TINVS AVG

Head of Constantine I, laureate, right

Reverse

D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG

Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, with varying stone layers; star above

About This Type

This RIC VII Ticinum 198 is an ae2 of Constantine I (326 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, with varying stone layers; star above. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.87g, 19mm diameter.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Ticinum 198?: RIC VII Ticinum 198 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (326 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Ticinum 198.
How do you identify RIC VII Ticinum 198?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, laureate, right with the inscription CONSTAN-TINVS AVG. The reverse depicts Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, with varying stone layers; star above with the inscription D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Ticinum 198?: RIC VII Ticinum 198 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.87g, diameter 19mm, die axis 2 h, struck.