What is RIC VI Thessalonica 49?

RIC VI Thessalonica 49 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius (312 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Thessalonica 49.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Thessalonica 49?

RIC VI Thessalonica 49 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.61g, diameter 24mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Licinius AE2 — RIC VI Thessalonica 49

Obverse

Reverse

Universität Wien, Institut für Numismatik und Geldgeschichte

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Thessalonica 49

Ruler

Licinius

Denomination

AE2

Date

312 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Bronze

Weight

4.61g

Diameter

24mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C VAL LIC LICINIVS P F AVG

Head of Licinius, laureate, right

Reverse

IOVI CONS-ERVATORI or IOVI CONSE-RVATORI

Jupiter, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing front, head left, holding globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand

About This Type

This RIC VI Thessalonica 49 is an ae2 of Licinius (312 AD), struck at the Thessalonica mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing front, head left, holding globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 4.61g, 24mm diameter.

About the AE2

AE2 is a modern size classification for late Roman bronze coins measuring 21–25mm in diameter. This class includes the reduced folles and nummi of the Constantinian and Valentinianic periods. The classification is widely used in RIC and dealer catalogs when the ancient denomination name is debated.

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.

All Licinius coins Thessalonica mint All AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Thessalonica 49?: RIC VI Thessalonica 49 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius (312 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Thessalonica 49.
How do you identify RIC VI Thessalonica 49?: The obverse depicts Head of Licinius, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C VAL LIC LICINIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing front, head left, holding globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand with the inscription IOVI CONS-ERVATORI or IOVI CONSE-RVATORI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Thessalonica 49?: RIC VI Thessalonica 49 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.61g, diameter 24mm, die axis 12 h, struck.