Fausta AE2, Spes reverse
RIC VII Ticinum 203 · 326 AD · Ticinum · Issued under Constantine I
Obverse
FLAV MAX - FAVSTA AVG
Bust of Fausta, waved hair, mantled, right
Reverse
SPES REI - PVBLICAE
Spes, veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding two children in her arms
About This Type
This RIC VII Ticinum 203 is an ae2 of Fausta, issued under Constantine I (326 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Spes, veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding two children in her arms.
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 203?
- RIC VII Ticinum 203 is a Bronze AE2 of Fausta issued under Constantine I (326 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Ticinum 203.
- How do you identify RIC VII Ticinum 203?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Fausta, waved hair, mantled, right with the inscription FLAV MAX - FAVSTA AVG. The reverse depicts Spes, veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding two children in her arms with the inscription SPES REI - PVBLICAE.
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