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RIC VII Ticinum 86

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VII Ticinum 86. Denomination: AE2; AE3. Authority: Constantine I. Mint: Ticinum. The obverse shows bust of Constantine I, laureate, helmeted, cuirassed, right, with the legend IMP CONSTAN-TINVS MAX AVG.

The reverse shows two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding a shield inscribed VOT/PR supported by an altar, with the legend VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP.

Evidence at a glance

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2
Photograph views
6
Catalogue references
1

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Historical context

Produced at the mint of Ticinum, this bronze coin was struck under the authority of Constantine I as an AE2 or AE3 denomination. The obverse presents the emperor with the imperial title "IMP CONSTAN-TINVS MAX AVG". The reverse design depicts two winged, draped Victories facing one another, holding a shield inscribed "VOT/PR" above an altar, framed by the legend "VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP".

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
AE2; AE3

Technical characteristics

Mint
Ticinum
Authority
Constantine I

Design

Obverse
Bust of Constantine I, laureate, helmeted, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding a shield inscribed VOT/PR supported by an altar
Obverse legend
IMP CONSTAN-TINVS MAX AVG
Reverse legend
VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP

Identification

Type reference
RIC VII Ticinum 86
Denomination and metal
AE2; AE3, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
IMP CONSTAN-TINVS MAX 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

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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 82

    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 87

    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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