Constantine I AE2, Two Victories reverse
RIC VII Ticinum 86 · 318 AD-319 AD · Ticinum
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
IMP CONSTAN-TINVS MAX AVG
Bust of Constantine I, laureate, helmeted, cuirassed, right
Reverse
VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP
Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding a shield inscribed VOT/PR supported by an altar
About This Type
This RIC VII Ticinum 86 is an ae2 of Constantine I (318 AD-319 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding a shield inscribed VOT/PR supported by an altar. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.89g, 18mm 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VII Ticinum 86?
- RIC VII Ticinum 86 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (318 AD-319 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Ticinum 86.
- How do you identify RIC VII Ticinum 86?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, laureate, helmeted, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CONSTAN-TINVS MAX AVG. The reverse depicts Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding a shield inscribed VOT/PR supported by an altar with the inscription VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Ticinum 86?
- RIC VII Ticinum 86 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.89g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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