What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Ticinum 22?

RIC VII Ticinum 22 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.53g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Ticinum 22)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Ticinum 22

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

314 AD-315 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.53g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP LICINIVS P F AVG

Head of Licinius, laureate, right

Reverse

SOLI INVI-C-TO COMITI

Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VII Ticinum 22 is an ae2 of Constantine I (314 AD-315 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.53g, 21mm 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 22?: RIC VII Ticinum 22 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (314 AD-315 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Ticinum 22.
How do you identify RIC VII Ticinum 22?: The obverse depicts Head of Licinius, laureate, right with the inscription IMP LICINIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand with the inscription SOLI INVI-C-TO COMITI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Ticinum 22?: RIC VII Ticinum 22 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.53g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.