What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Thessalonica 159?

RIC VII Thessalonica 159 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.69g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 — RIC VII Thessalonica 159

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Thessalonica 159

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

326 AD-328 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.69g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

12 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL HELENA - AVGVSTA

Bust of Helena, wearing necklace and mantle, right

Reverse

SECVRITAS - REIPVBLICE

Helena, draped, standing left, raising robe with right hand and lowering branch with left hand

About This Type

This RIC VII Thessalonica 159 is an ae2 of Constantine I (326 AD-328 AD), struck at the Thessalonica mint. The reverse depicts Helena, draped, standing left, raising robe with right hand and lowering branch with left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.69g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Thessalonica 159?: RIC VII Thessalonica 159 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (326 AD-328 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Thessalonica 159.
How do you identify RIC VII Thessalonica 159?: The obverse depicts Bust of Helena, wearing necklace and mantle, right with the inscription FL HELENA - AVGVSTA. The reverse depicts Helena, draped, standing left, raising robe with right hand and lowering branch with left hand with the inscription SECVRITAS - REIPVBLICE.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Thessalonica 159?: RIC VII Thessalonica 159 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.69g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.