RIC VII Thessalonica 101 — Constantine I AE2
RIC VII Thessalonica 101 · 320 AD · Thessalonica
Obverse
Reverse
Universität Wien, Institut für Numismatik und Geldgeschichte
Obverse
CONSTAN-TINVS AVG or CONSTA-NTINVS AVG
Head of Constantine I, laureate, right
Reverse
D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG
VOT/XX within a laurel wreath
About This Type
This RIC VII Thessalonica 101 is an ae2 of Constantine I (320 AD), struck at the Thessalonica mint. The reverse depicts VOT/XX within a laurel wreath. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.88g, 19mm 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VII Thessalonica 101?
- RIC VII Thessalonica 101 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (320 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Thessalonica 101.
- How do you identify RIC VII Thessalonica 101?
- The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, laureate, right with the inscription CONSTAN-TINVS AVG or CONSTA-NTINVS AVG. The reverse depicts VOT/XX within a laurel wreath with the inscription D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Thessalonica 101?
- RIC VII Thessalonica 101 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.88g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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