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RIC VII Rome 232

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VII Rome 232. Denomination: AE2; AE3. Authority: Licinius. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows head of Constantine I, laureate, right, with the legend CONSTAN-TINVS AVG or CONST-ANTINVS AVG or CONSTA-NTINVS AVG or CONSTANT-INVS AVG. The reverse shows vOT/XX within a laurel wreath, with the legend D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG.

Evidence at a glance

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Catalogue references
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Historical context

This bronze coinage was struck at the Rome mint under the authority of Licinius, who served as Roman emperor from 308 to 324. Throughout much of his rule, Licinius was the colleague and rival of Constantine I, the co-author with whom he issued the Edict of Milan granting official toleration to Christians across the Roman Empire.

Produced within the Roman imperial period, this AE2 or AE3 piece depicts Constantine I rather than the issuing authority himself. The reverse design presents the inscription "VOT/XX" enclosed within a laurel wreath, accompanied by the legend "D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG". The obverse pairs this with a laureate head of Constantine I and variations of the imperial title, including "CONSTAN-TINVS AVG", "CONST-ANTINVS AVG", "CONSTA-NTINVS AVG", or "CONSTANT-INVS AVG".

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
AE2; AE3

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Licinius

Design

Obverse
Head of Constantine I, laureate, right
Reverse
VOT/XX within a laurel wreath
Obverse legend
CONSTAN-TINVS AVG or CONST-ANTINVS AVG or CONSTA-NTINVS AVG or CONSTANT-INVS AVG
Reverse legend
D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG

Identification

Type reference
RIC VII Rome 232
Denomination and metal
AE2; AE3, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
CONSTAN-TINVS AVG or CONST-ANTINVS AVG or CONSTA-NTINVS AVG or CONSTANT-INVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG
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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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC VII Rome 237

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

Research required

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  • Weight, diameter and mint marks require specimen-level evidence.
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