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RIC VII Rome 297

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VII Rome 297. Denomination: Medallion. Authority: Constantine I. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Constantinopolis, laureate, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, right, holding reversed spear in right hand, with the legend CONSTANTI-NOPOLIS.

The reverse shows constantine I, draped, cuirassed, standing right, head left, assisting kneeling, turreted female figure; to right, seated captive, with the legend RESTITVTOR - REIP.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

Struck at the mint of Rome, this bronze medallion commemorates Constantinople, presenting a personification with the legend CONSTANTI-NOPOLIS. The reverse depicts Constantine I assisting a kneeling, turreted female figure alongside a seated captive, accompanied by the inscription RESTITVTOR - REIP.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
Medallion

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Constantine I

Design

Obverse
Bust of Constantinopolis, laureate, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, right, holding reversed spear in right hand
Reverse
Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, standing right, head left, assisting kneeling, turreted female figure; to right, seated captive
Obverse legend
CONSTANTI-NOPOLIS
Reverse legend
RESTITVTOR - REIP

Identification

Type reference
RIC VII Rome 297
Denomination and metal
Medallion, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
CONSTANTI-NOPOLIS
Reverse legend to match
RESTITVTOR - REIP
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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