What is RIC VII Ticinum 26?

RIC VII Ticinum 26 is a Gold Solidus of Constantine I (315 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Ticinum 26.

How do you identify RIC VII Ticinum 26?

The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, laureate, right with the inscription CONSTAN-TINVS P F AVG or CONSTANTI-NVS P F AVG or CONSTANTIN-VS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Constantine I, togate, standing left, holding globe in right hand and short sceptre in left hand with the inscription FELIX PROCESSVS COS IIII AVG N. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Ticinum 26?

RIC VII Ticinum 26 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.39g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantine I Solidus — RIC VII Ticinum 26

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Ticinum 26

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

Solidus

Date

315 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.39g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTAN-TINVS P F AVG or CONSTANTI-NVS P F AVG or CONSTANTIN-VS P F AVG

Head of Constantine I, laureate, right

Reverse

FELIX PROCESSVS COS IIII AVG N

Constantine I, togate, standing left, holding globe in right hand and short sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VII Ticinum 26 is a solidus of Constantine I (315 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Constantine I, togate, standing left, holding globe in right hand and short sceptre in left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.39g, 19mm diameter.

About the Solidus

The solidus was the gold coin of the late Roman and Byzantine empires, introduced by Constantine I around 309 AD at 4.5 grams. It maintained its weight standard for over seven centuries, making it one of the most stable currencies in history.

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 26?: RIC VII Ticinum 26 is a Gold Solidus of Constantine I (315 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Ticinum 26.
How do you identify RIC VII Ticinum 26?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, laureate, right with the inscription CONSTAN-TINVS P F AVG or CONSTANTI-NVS P F AVG or CONSTANTIN-VS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Constantine I, togate, standing left, holding globe in right hand and short sceptre in left hand with the inscription FELIX PROCESSVS COS IIII AVG N. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Ticinum 26?: RIC VII Ticinum 26 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.39g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.