What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Thessalonica 191?

RIC VII Thessalonica 191 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.38g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I Solidus — RIC VII Thessalonica 191

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Thessalonica 191

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

Solidus

Date

332 AD-333 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.38g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C

Bust of Constantius II, diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

PRINCIPI - IVVE-NTVTIS

Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding vexillum in right hand and long sceptre on left arm; to right, two standards

About This Type

This RIC VII Thessalonica 191 is a solidus of Constantine I (332 AD-333 AD), struck at the Thessalonica mint. The reverse depicts Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding vexillum in right hand and long sceptre on left arm; to right, two standards. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.38g, 21mm 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 191?: RIC VII Thessalonica 191 is a Gold Solidus of Constantine I (332 AD-333 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Thessalonica 191.
How do you identify RIC VII Thessalonica 191?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C. The reverse depicts Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding vexillum in right hand and long sceptre on left arm; to right, two standards with the inscription PRINCIPI - IVVE-NTVTIS. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Thessalonica 191?: RIC VII Thessalonica 191 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.38g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.