How do you identify RIC VII Thessalonica 174?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG or CONSTANT-INVS MAX AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding trophy in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA CO-NSTANTINI AVG. Portrait type: diademed.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Thessalonica 174?

RIC VII Thessalonica 174 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.47g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I Solidus — RIC VII Thessalonica 174

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Thessalonica 174

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

Solidus

Date

330 AD-331 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.47g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG or CONSTANT-INVS MAX AVG

Bust of Constantine I, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VICTORIA CO-NSTANTINI AVG

Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding trophy in right hand and palm in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VII Thessalonica 174 is a solidus of Constantine I (330 AD-331 AD), struck at the Thessalonica mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding trophy in right hand and palm in left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.47g, 20mm diameter.

About the Solidus

The solidus was the gold coin of the late Roman and Byzantine empires, introduced by Constantine I around 309 AD at 4.5 grams. It maintained its weight standard for over seven centuries, making it one of the most stable currencies in history.

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 174?: RIC VII Thessalonica 174 is a Gold Solidus of Constantine I (330 AD-331 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Thessalonica 174.
How do you identify RIC VII Thessalonica 174?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG or CONSTANT-INVS MAX AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding trophy in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA CO-NSTANTINI AVG. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Thessalonica 174?: RIC VII Thessalonica 174 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.47g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.