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RIC VII Ticinum 45

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VII Ticinum 45. Denomination: AE2; AE3. Authority: Constantine I. Mint: Ticinum. The obverse shows bust of Constantine I, laureate, cuirassed, right, with the legend IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG. The reverse shows sol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand, with the legend SOLI INVI-C-TO COMITI.

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 10, RIC VII Londinium 28, RIC VII Londinium 61, RIC VII Londinium 121, RIC VII Londinium 88, RIC VII Ticinum 9.

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 after being proclaimed augustus by his soldiers at Eboracum, eventually becoming sole ruler by 324 following victories against Maxentius and Licinius. Ticinum was an ancient municipium situated on the Ticino river in Gallia Transpadana. Its mint had previously been transferred from Mediolanum by Aurelian in 275 and remained operative until Constantine closed it in 326.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
AE2; AE3

Technical characteristics

Mint
Ticinum
Authority
Constantine I

Design

Obverse
Bust of Constantine I, laureate, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand
Obverse legend
IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
SOLI INVI-C-TO COMITI

Identification

Type reference
RIC VII Ticinum 45
Denomination and metal
AE2; AE3, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
SOLI INVI-C-TO COMITI
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
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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 reference
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC VII Ticinum 8

    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 10

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

  • RIC VII Londinium 28

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

  • RIC VII Londinium 61

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

  • RIC VII Londinium 121

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

  • RIC VII Londinium 88

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

  • RIC VII Ticinum 9

    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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