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RIC VII Ticinum 114

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VII Ticinum 114. Denomination: AE2; AE3. Authority: Constantine I. Mint: Ticinum. The obverse shows bust of Constantine I, helmeted, cuirassed, right, with the legend CONST-ANTINVS AVG. The reverse shows standard with VOT/XX inscribed on drapery, flanked by two seated captives, with the legend VIRTVS - EXERCIT.

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 117.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

Struck at the mint of Ticinum, this bronze coinage bears the obverse legend "CONST-ANTINVS AVG". Constantine undertook numerous military campaigns along the imperial frontiers against groups including the Franks, Alemanni, Goths, and Sarmatians. The reverse design features a military standard inscribed "VOT/XX" flanked by two seated captives, accompanied by the inscription "VIRTVS - EXERCIT".

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
AE2; AE3

Technical characteristics

Mint
Ticinum
Authority
Constantine I

Design

Obverse
Bust of Constantine I, helmeted, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Standard with VOT/XX inscribed on drapery, flanked by two seated captives
Obverse legend
CONST-ANTINVS AVG
Reverse legend
VIRTVS - EXERCIT

Identification

Type reference
RIC VII Ticinum 114
Denomination and metal
AE2; AE3, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
CONST-ANTINVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
VIRTVS - EXERCIT
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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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC VII Ticinum 122

    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 Ticinum 117

    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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