What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Thessalonica 171?

RIC VII Thessalonica 171 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.4g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 — RIC VII Thessalonica 171

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Thessalonica 171

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

328 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.4g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C

Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left

Reverse

PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS

Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, with varying number of stone layers; star above

About This Type

This RIC VII Thessalonica 171 is an ae2 of Constantine I (328 AD), struck at the Thessalonica mint. The reverse depicts Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, with varying number of stone layers; star above. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.4g, 20mm 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 171?: RIC VII Thessalonica 171 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (328 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Thessalonica 171.
How do you identify RIC VII Thessalonica 171?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left with the inscription CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C. The reverse depicts Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, with varying number of stone layers; star above with the inscription PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Thessalonica 171?: RIC VII Thessalonica 171 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.4g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.