Constantine I AE2, Two Victories (RIC VII Ticinum 87)

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Ticinum 87

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

318 AD-319 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

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 87 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.

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 87?: RIC VII Ticinum 87 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (318 AD-319 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Ticinum 87.
How do you identify RIC VII Ticinum 87?: 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.