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RIC VII Londinium 168

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VII Londinium 168. Denomination: AE2; AE3. Authority: Constantine I. Mint: Londinium. The obverse shows bust of Constantine I, wearing high-crested helmet, cuirassed, left, spear across right shoulder, with the legend IMP CONSTAN-TINVS AVG or IMP CONSTANT-INVS AVG or IMP CONSTANTI-NVS AVG. The reverse shows two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding a wreath inscribed VOT/PR supported by an altar, with the legend VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP.

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 Londinium 182, RIC VII Londinium 171.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
6
Catalogue references
1

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Historical context

Constantine I reigned as Roman emperor from AD 306 to 337, having first been proclaimed augustus at Eboracum in 306 following the death of his father, Flavius Constantius. After fighting in the civil wars of the Tetrarchy, he became sole ruler of the empire by 324. This issue was struck under his authority at Londinium, an important port and commercial centre that served as the capital of Roman Britain during most of the Roman occupation.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
AE2; AE3

Technical characteristics

Mint
Londinium
Authority
Constantine I

Design

Obverse
Bust of Constantine I, wearing high-crested helmet, cuirassed, left, spear across right shoulder
Reverse
Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding a wreath inscribed VOT/PR supported by an altar
Obverse legend
IMP CONSTAN-TINVS AVG or IMP CONSTANT-INVS AVG or IMP CONSTANTI-NVS AVG
Reverse legend
VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP

Identification

Type reference
RIC VII Londinium 168
Denomination and metal
AE2; AE3, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
IMP CONSTAN-TINVS AVG or IMP CONSTANT-INVS AVG or IMP CONSTANTI-NVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP
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

Denomination
Recorded
Issue or mint date
Recorded
Material
Recorded
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 Londinium 156

    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 VII Londinium 158

    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 VII Londinium 182

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

  • RIC VII Londinium 171

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

Research required

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  • Weight, diameter and mint marks require specimen-level evidence.
  • Museum specimen photographs are linked by the source; local photographs and reuse rights remain unverified.
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