What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Thessalonica 44b?

RIC VI Thessalonica 44b was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.21g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Licinius Aureus — RIC VI Thessalonica 44b

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Thessalonica 44b

Ruler

Licinius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

311 AD-313 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Gold

Weight

5.21g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

MAXIMINVS AVGVSTVS

Head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right

Reverse

IOVI CONSER-VATORI AVGG or IOVI CONSERV-ATORI AVGG

Jupiter, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; at feet to left, eagle holding wreath in beak

About This Type

This RIC VI Thessalonica 44b is an aureus of Licinius (311 AD-313 AD), struck at the Thessalonica mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; at feet to left, eagle holding wreath in beak. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 5.21g, 20mm diameter.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

About the Thessalonica Mint

Thessalonica (modern Thessaloniki, Greece) operated as an imperial mint from the late third century. It was a key Balkan mint serving the military needs of the Danube and eastern frontiers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Thessalonica 44b?: RIC VI Thessalonica 44b is a Gold Aureus of Licinius (311 AD-313 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Thessalonica 44b.
How do you identify RIC VI Thessalonica 44b?: The obverse depicts Head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right with the inscription MAXIMINVS AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Jupiter, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; at feet to left, eagle holding wreath in beak with the inscription IOVI CONSER-VATORI AVGG or IOVI CONSERV-ATORI AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Thessalonica 44b?: RIC VI Thessalonica 44b was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.21g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.