How do you identify RIC VIII Constantinople 21?

The obverse depicts Bust of the Genius of the People of Rome, laureate, draped, left, holding cornucopiae on left shoulder with the inscription POP ROMANVS. The reverse depicts Bridge over a river. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Constantinople 21?

RIC VIII Constantinople 21 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.4g, diameter 15mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I AE4 — RIC VIII Constantinople 21

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Constantinople 21

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE4

Date

330 AD

Mint

Constantinople

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.4g

Diameter

15mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

POP ROMANVS

Bust of the Genius of the People of Rome, laureate, draped, left, holding cornucopiae on left shoulder

Reverse

Bridge over a river

About This Type

This RIC VIII Constantinople 21 is an ae4 of Constantine I (330 AD), struck at the Constantinople mint. The reverse depicts Bridge over a river. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.4g, 15mm diameter.

About the AE4

AE4 is a modern size classification for the smallest late Roman bronze coins, under 17mm in diameter. These tiny coins were the small change of the late fourth and fifth centuries, often barely legible due to their size.

About the Constantinople Mint

Constantinople (modern Istanbul) became the principal mint of the eastern Roman Empire after its foundation in 330 AD. It remained the dominant mint for gold coinage throughout the Byzantine period.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Constantinople 21?: RIC VIII Constantinople 21 is a Bronze AE4 of Constantine I (330 AD) struck at the Constantinople mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Constantinople 21.
How do you identify RIC VIII Constantinople 21?: The obverse depicts Bust of the Genius of the People of Rome, laureate, draped, left, holding cornucopiae on left shoulder with the inscription POP ROMANVS. The reverse depicts Bridge over a river. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Constantinople 21?: RIC VIII Constantinople 21 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.4g, diameter 15mm, die axis 6 h, struck.