What is RIC VII Ticinum 49?

RIC VII Ticinum 49 is a Gold Solidus of Constantine I (316 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Ticinum 49.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Ticinum 49?

RIC VII Ticinum 49 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.46g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantine I Solidus — RIC VII Ticinum 49

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Ticinum 49

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

Solidus

Date

316 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.46g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTAN-TINVS P F AVG

Head of Constantine I, laureate, right

Reverse

SECVRITAS - PERPETVA

Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, standing left, leaning on sceptre with right hand and erecting trophy with left hand; at foot of trophy, cuirass and shield

About This Type

This RIC VII Ticinum 49 is a solidus of Constantine I (316 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, standing left, leaning on sceptre with right hand and erecting trophy with left hand; at foot of trophy, cuirass and shield. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.46g, 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 49?: RIC VII Ticinum 49 is a Gold Solidus of Constantine I (316 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Ticinum 49.
How do you identify RIC VII Ticinum 49?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, laureate, right with the inscription CONSTAN-TINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, standing left, leaning on sceptre with right hand and erecting trophy with left hand; at foot of trophy, cuirass and shield with the inscription SECVRITAS - PERPETVA. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Ticinum 49?: RIC VII Ticinum 49 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.46g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.