What is RIC VII Ticinum 55?

RIC VII Ticinum 55 is a Gold Solidus of Constantine I (316 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Ticinum 55.

How do you identify RIC VII Ticinum 55?

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, draped, cuirassed, seated left on cuirass and shield, holding zodiac with right hand with the inscription RESTITVTOR LI-BERTATIS. Portrait type: laureate.

Constantine I Solidus (RIC VII Ticinum 55)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VII Ticinum 55

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

Solidus

Date

316 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

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

RESTITVTOR LI-BERTATIS

Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, seated left on cuirass and shield, holding zodiac with right hand

About This Type

This RIC VII Ticinum 55 is a solidus of Constantine I (316 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, seated left on cuirass and shield, holding zodiac with right 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Ticinum 55?: RIC VII Ticinum 55 is a Gold Solidus of Constantine I (316 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Ticinum 55.
How do you identify RIC VII Ticinum 55?: 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, draped, cuirassed, seated left on cuirass and shield, holding zodiac with right hand with the inscription RESTITVTOR LI-BERTATIS. Portrait type: laureate.