RIC VII Thessalonica 181 Constantine I obverse — Bust of Constantine I, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right Obverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC VII Thessalonica 181
Ruler
Constantine I
Denomination
Uncertain Value
Date
330 AD-331 AD
Mint
Thessalonica
Metal
Silver
Portrait Type
diademed

Obverse

CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG or CONSTANTINVS - 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 181 is an uncertain value 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.

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 181?
RIC VII Thessalonica 181 is a Silver Uncertain Value of Constantine I (330 AD-331 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Thessalonica 181.
How do you identify RIC VII Thessalonica 181?
The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG or CONSTANTINVS - 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.

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