Constantine I AE2
RIC VII Thessalonica 121 · 320 AD-321 AD · Thessalonica
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES
Bust of Crispus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left
Reverse
CAESARVM NOSTRORVM
VOT/X within a laurel wreath
About This Type
This RIC VII Thessalonica 121 is an ae2 of Constantine I (320 AD-321 AD), struck at the Thessalonica mint. The reverse depicts VOT/X within a laurel wreath. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.11g, 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 121?
- RIC VII Thessalonica 121 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (320 AD-321 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Thessalonica 121.
- How do you identify RIC VII Thessalonica 121?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Crispus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left with the inscription FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts VOT/X within a laurel wreath with the inscription CAESARVM NOSTRORVM. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Thessalonica 121?
- RIC VII Thessalonica 121 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.11g, diameter 19mm, die axis 5 h, struck.
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