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RIC VI Rome 371

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VI Rome 371. Denomination: AE2. Authority: Constantine I. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Constantine I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend IMP C CONSTANTINVS P F AVG.

The reverse shows sol, chlamys hanging behind, standing left, raising right hand and holding up globe in left hand, with the legend SOLI INV-I-CTO COMITI or SOLI INV-I-C-TO COMITI.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

Proclaimed augustus by his army at Eboracum in 306, he contended with rival rulers during the civil wars of the Tetrarchy, including Maxentius and Licinius, ultimately becoming sole ruler of the Roman Empire by 324. Although celebrated for decriminalising Christianity, Constantine lived much of his life as a pagan.

Struck at the mint of Rome, this bronze AE2 piece reflects the imperial imagery used during Constantine's reign. The obverse depicts the emperor with the imperial title "IMP C CONSTANTINVS P F AVG". The reverse honours the solar deity Sol, shown standing with a raised hand and holding a globe, accompanied by the dedication "SOLI INV-I-CTO COMITI" or "SOLI INV-I-C-TO COMITI".

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
AE2

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Constantine I

Design

Obverse
Bust of Constantine I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Sol, chlamys hanging behind, standing left, raising right hand and holding up globe in left hand
Obverse legend
IMP C CONSTANTINVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
SOLI INV-I-CTO COMITI or SOLI INV-I-C-TO COMITI

Identification

Type reference
RIC VI Rome 371
Denomination and metal
AE2, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
IMP C CONSTANTINVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
SOLI INV-I-CTO COMITI or SOLI INV-I-C-TO COMITI
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC VI Rome 317

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VI Rome 368

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

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