What is RIC VII Ticinum 93?

RIC VII Ticinum 93 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (319 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Ticinum 93.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Ticinum 93?

RIC VII Ticinum 93 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.57g, diameter 17mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2, Two Victories (RIC VII Ticinum 93)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Ticinum 93

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

319 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.57g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL IVL CRISPVS NOB C

Bust of Crispus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP

Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding a shield inscribed VOT/PR supported by a column

About This Type

This RIC VII Ticinum 93 is an ae2 of Constantine I (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 a column. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.57g, 17mm 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 93?: RIC VII Ticinum 93 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (319 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Ticinum 93.
How do you identify RIC VII Ticinum 93?: The obverse depicts Bust of Crispus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL IVL CRISPVS NOB C. The reverse depicts Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding a shield inscribed VOT/PR supported by a column with the inscription VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Ticinum 93?: RIC VII Ticinum 93 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.57g, diameter 17mm, die axis 12 h, struck.