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RIC VII Heraclea 156

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VII Heraclea 156. Denomination: AE2; AE3. Authority: Constantine I. Mint: Heraclea. The obverse shows bust of Roma, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left, with the legend VRBS - ROMA. The reverse shows two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, a standard, with the legend GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS.

Related types with the same reverse, struck at other mints or with different marks or bust details, are consolidated here and listed under varieties: RIC VII Heraclea 157.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

Struck at the Heraclea mint, this bronze coinage represents an issue produced under Constantine's imperial authority. The obverse bears the helmeted bust of Roma alongside the legend VRBS - ROMA, while the reverse features two helmeted soldiers holding spears and shields alongside a central standard, inscribed with the legend GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
AE2; AE3

Technical characteristics

Mint
Heraclea
Authority
Constantine I

Design

Obverse
Bust of Roma, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left
Reverse
Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, a standard
Obverse legend
VRBS - ROMA
Reverse legend
GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS

Identification

Type reference
RIC VII Heraclea 156
Denomination and metal
AE2; AE3, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
VRBS - ROMA
Reverse legend to match
GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS
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.

Documentation checklist

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Issue or mint date
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Material
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Weight
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Mint or printer
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Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue reference
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC VII Heraclea 157

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

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