How do you identify RIC VII Thessalonica 127?

The obverse depicts Bust of Crispus, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IVL CRIS-PVS NOB C. 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 127?

RIC VII Thessalonica 127 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.71g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 — RIC VII Thessalonica 127

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Thessalonica 127

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

324 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.71g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IVL CRIS-PVS NOB C

Bust of Crispus, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

CAESARVM NOSTRORVM

VOT/X within a laurel wreath

About This Type

This RIC VII Thessalonica 127 is an ae2 of Constantine I (324 AD), struck at the Thessalonica mint. The reverse depicts VOT/X within a laurel wreath. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.71g, 18mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Thessalonica 127?: RIC VII Thessalonica 127 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (324 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Thessalonica 127.
How do you identify RIC VII Thessalonica 127?: The obverse depicts Bust of Crispus, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IVL CRIS-PVS NOB C. 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 127?: RIC VII Thessalonica 127 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.71g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.