RIC VII Ticinum 30 — Constantine I Solidus
RIC VII Ticinum 30 · 315 AD · Ticinum
Obverse
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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
P M TRIB P COS IIII P P PROCOS
Constantine I, togate, seated left on curule chair, holding globe in right hand and short sceptre in left hand
About This Type
This RIC VII Ticinum 30 is a solidus of Constantine I (315 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Constantine I, togate, seated left on curule chair, holding globe in right hand and short sceptre in left hand.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VII Ticinum 30?
- RIC VII Ticinum 30 is a Gold Solidus of Constantine I (315 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Ticinum 30.
- How do you identify RIC VII Ticinum 30?
- 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, seated left on curule chair, holding globe in right hand and short sceptre in left hand with the inscription P M TRIB P COS IIII P P PROCOS. Portrait type: laureate.
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