How do you identify RIC VII Ticinum 81?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, draped, cuirassed, right, seen from behind with the inscription CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, chlamys flying, advancing left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand with the inscription CLARITAS - R-EIPVBLICAE. Portrait type: draped.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Ticinum 81?

RIC VII Ticinum 81 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.37g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Ticinum 81)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Ticinum 81

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

317 AD-318 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.37g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB CAES

Bust of Constantine II, draped, cuirassed, right, seen from behind

Reverse

CLARITAS - R-EIPVBLICAE

Sol, radiate, chlamys flying, advancing left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VII Ticinum 81 is an ae2 of Constantine I (317 AD-318 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, chlamys flying, advancing left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.37g, 19mm diameter.

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 81?: RIC VII Ticinum 81 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (317 AD-318 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Ticinum 81.
How do you identify RIC VII Ticinum 81?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, draped, cuirassed, right, seen from behind with the inscription CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, chlamys flying, advancing left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand with the inscription CLARITAS - R-EIPVBLICAE. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Ticinum 81?: RIC VII Ticinum 81 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.37g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.