Constantine I AE2, Crispus (RIC VII Ticinum 78)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VII Ticinum 78

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

317 AD-318 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

cuirassed

Obverse

CRISPVS NOB CAES

Bust of Crispus, cuirassed, right

Reverse

PRINCIPIA IV-VENTVTIS

Crispus, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, placing right hand on shield and holding reversed spear in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VII Ticinum 78 is an ae2 of Constantine I (317 AD-318 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Crispus, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, placing right hand on shield and holding reversed spear in left hand.

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 78?: RIC VII Ticinum 78 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (317 AD-318 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Ticinum 78.
How do you identify RIC VII Ticinum 78?: The obverse depicts Bust of Crispus, cuirassed, right with the inscription CRISPVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Crispus, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, placing right hand on shield and holding reversed spear in left hand with the inscription PRINCIPIA IV-VENTVTIS. Portrait type: cuirassed.