RIC VII Thessalonica 192 — Constantine I Fraction
RIC VII Thessalonica 192 · 332 AD-333 AD · Thessalonica
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB CAES
Bust of Constantine II, diademed, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS
Constantine II, draped, cuirassed, cloak spread, standing right, holding transverse sceptre in right hand and globe in left hand
About This Type
This RIC VII Thessalonica 192 is a fraction of Constantine I (332 AD-333 AD), struck at the Thessalonica mint. The reverse depicts Constantine II, draped, cuirassed, cloak spread, standing right, holding transverse sceptre in right hand and globe in left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 1.69g, 15mm diameter.
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 192?
- RIC VII Thessalonica 192 is a Gold Fraction of Constantine I (332 AD-333 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Thessalonica 192.
- How do you identify RIC VII Thessalonica 192?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Constantine II, draped, cuirassed, cloak spread, standing right, holding transverse sceptre in right hand and globe in left hand with the inscription PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS. Portrait type: diademed.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Thessalonica 192?
- RIC VII Thessalonica 192 was struck in Gold, standard weight 1.69g, diameter 15mm, die axis 7 h, struck.
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