What is RIC VI Thessalonica 51?

RIC VI Thessalonica 51 is a Bronze AE3 of Licinius (312 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Thessalonica 51.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Thessalonica 51?

RIC VI Thessalonica 51 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.41g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Licinius AE3 — RIC VI Thessalonica 51

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Thessalonica 51

Ruler

Licinius

Denomination

AE3

Date

312 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.41g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP LIC LICINIVS P F AVG

Head of Licinius, laureate, right

Reverse

IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG NN or IOVI CON-SERVATORI AVGG NN or IOVI CONS-ERVATORI AVGG NN

Jupiter, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing front, head left, holding Victory on globe 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 51 is an ae3 of Licinius (312 AD), struck at the Thessalonica mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing front, head left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; at feet to left, eagle holding wreath in beak. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.41g, 22mm diameter.

About the AE3

AE3 is a modern size classification for late Roman bronze coins measuring 17–21mm in diameter. It is the most common denomination class in the Constantinian period, encompassing the small nummi and reduced folles that circulated in enormous quantities. GLORIA EXERCITVS and camp gate types are typical AE3 reverses.

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 51?: RIC VI Thessalonica 51 is a Bronze AE3 of Licinius (312 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Thessalonica 51.
How do you identify RIC VI Thessalonica 51?: The obverse depicts Head of Licinius, laureate, right with the inscription IMP LIC LICINIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing front, head left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; at feet to left, eagle holding wreath in beak with the inscription IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG NN or IOVI CON-SERVATORI AVGG NN or IOVI CONS-ERVATORI AVGG NN. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Thessalonica 51?: RIC VI Thessalonica 51 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.41g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.