What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Thessalonica 19?

RIC VII Thessalonica 19 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.69g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 — RIC VII Thessalonica 19

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Thessalonica 19

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

317 AD-318 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.69g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG

Head of Constantine I, laureate, right

Reverse

IOVI CONS-ERVATORI

Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; to left, eagle with wreath

About This Type

This RIC VII Thessalonica 19 is an ae2 of Constantine I (317 AD-318 AD), struck at the Thessalonica mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; to left, eagle with wreath. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.69g, 21mm 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 19?: RIC VII Thessalonica 19 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (317 AD-318 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Thessalonica 19.
How do you identify RIC VII Thessalonica 19?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, laureate, right with the inscription IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; to left, eagle with wreath with the inscription IOVI CONS-ERVATORI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Thessalonica 19?: RIC VII Thessalonica 19 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.69g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.