What is RIC VII Ticinum 203?

RIC VII Ticinum 203 is a Bronze AE2 of 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.

Constantine I AE2, Spes reverse (RIC VII Ticinum 203)

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Ticinum 203

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

326 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Bronze

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 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Ticinum 203?: RIC VII Ticinum 203 is a Bronze AE2 of 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.