Constantine I AE2, Mars reverse (RIC VII Ticinum 23)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VII Ticinum 23

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

314 AD-315 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG

Bust of Constantine I, laureate, cuirassed, 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 23 is an ae2 of Constantine I (314 AD-315 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Ticinum 23?: RIC VII Ticinum 23 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (314 AD-315 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Ticinum 23.
How do you identify RIC VII Ticinum 23?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CONSTANTINVS 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.