What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Thessalonica 198?

RIC VII Thessalonica 198 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.55g, diameter 19mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 — RIC VII Thessalonica 198

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Thessalonica 198

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

335 AD-336 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.55g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG

Bust of Constantine I, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

GLORI-A EXER-CITVS

Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding reversed spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, two standards

About This Type

This RIC VII Thessalonica 198 is an ae2 of Constantine I (335 AD-336 AD), struck at the Thessalonica mint. The reverse depicts Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding reversed spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, two standards. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.55g, 19mm 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.

All Constantine I coins Thessalonica mint All AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Thessalonica 198?: RIC VII Thessalonica 198 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (335 AD-336 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Thessalonica 198.
How do you identify RIC VII Thessalonica 198?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG. The reverse depicts Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding reversed spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, two standards with the inscription GLORI-A EXER-CITVS. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Thessalonica 198?: RIC VII Thessalonica 198 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.55g, diameter 19mm, die axis 5 h, struck.