How do you identify RIC VII Thessalonica 102?

The obverse depicts Head of Licinius, laureate, right with the inscription IMP LIC-INIVS AVG or IMP LIC-INIVS AVG or IMP LICI-NIVS AVG. The reverse depicts VOT/XX within a laurel wreath with the inscription D N LIC LICINI AVGVSTI. Portrait type: laureate.

Constantine I AE2 — RIC VII Thessalonica 102

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Thessalonica 102

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

320 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP LIC-INIVS AVG or IMP LIC-INIVS AVG or IMP LICI-NIVS AVG

Head of Licinius, laureate, right

Reverse

D N LIC LICINI AVGVSTI

VOT/XX within a laurel wreath

About This Type

This RIC VII Thessalonica 102 is an ae2 of Constantine I (320 AD), struck at the Thessalonica mint. The reverse depicts VOT/XX within a laurel wreath.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Thessalonica 102?: RIC VII Thessalonica 102 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (320 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Thessalonica 102.
How do you identify RIC VII Thessalonica 102?: The obverse depicts Head of Licinius, laureate, right with the inscription IMP LIC-INIVS AVG or IMP LIC-INIVS AVG or IMP LICI-NIVS AVG. The reverse depicts VOT/XX within a laurel wreath with the inscription D N LIC LICINI AVGVSTI. Portrait type: laureate.