How do you identify RIC VII Thessalonica 188?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constantinopolis, laureate, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left, holding reversed spear in right hand with the inscription CONSTAN-TINOPOLIS. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left on prow, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription SMTS A. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Thessalonica 188?

RIC VII Thessalonica 188 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.61g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 — RIC VII Thessalonica 188

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Thessalonica 188

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

330 AD-333 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.61g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTAN-TINOPOLIS

Bust of Constantinopolis, laureate, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left, holding reversed spear in right hand

Reverse

SMTS A

Victory, winged, draped, standing left on prow, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VII Thessalonica 188 is an ae2 of Constantine I (330 AD-333 AD), struck at the Thessalonica mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left on prow, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.61g, 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 188?: RIC VII Thessalonica 188 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (330 AD-333 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Thessalonica 188.
How do you identify RIC VII Thessalonica 188?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantinopolis, laureate, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left, holding reversed spear in right hand with the inscription CONSTAN-TINOPOLIS. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left on prow, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription SMTS A. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Thessalonica 188?: RIC VII Thessalonica 188 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.61g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.