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RIC VII Heraclea 61

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VII Heraclea 61. Denomination: AE2; AE3. Authority: Constantine I. Mint: Heraclea. The obverse shows bust of Crispus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend CRISPVS - NOB CAES. The reverse shows vOT/X within a laurel wreath, with the legend DOMINOR • NOSTROR • CAESS.

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 Ticinum 164, RIC VII Ticinum 172.

Evidence at a glance

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Photograph views
6
Catalogue references
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Historical context

Struck at the Heraclea mint under the authority of Constantine I, this bronze piece was issued as an AE2 or AE3 denomination. The reverse design features the inscription VOT/X framed within a laurel wreath, surrounded by the legend DOMINOR • NOSTROR • CAESS. Related varieties sharing this reverse type were also produced at Ticinum.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
AE2; AE3

Technical characteristics

Mint
Heraclea
Authority
Constantine I

Design

Obverse
Bust of Crispus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
VOT/X within a laurel wreath
Obverse legend
CRISPVS - NOB CAES
Reverse legend
DOMINOR • NOSTROR • CAESS

Identification

Type reference
RIC VII Heraclea 61
Denomination and metal
AE2; AE3, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
CRISPVS - NOB CAES
Reverse legend to match
DOMINOR • NOSTROR • CAESS
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 references

Varieties

  • RIC VII Ticinum 164

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

  • RIC VII Ticinum 172

    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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