What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Thessalonica 2?

RIC VII Thessalonica 2 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.31g, diameter 24mm, die axis 4 h, struck.

Licinius AE2 — RIC VII Thessalonica 2

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VII Thessalonica 2

Ruler

Licinius

Denomination

AE2

Date

313 AD-316 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.31g

Diameter

24mm

Die Axis

4 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP LIC LICINIVS P F AVG

Head of Licinius, laureate, right

Reverse

IOVI CONSE-RVATORI AVGG

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 2 is an ae2 of Licinius (313 AD-316 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 3.31g, 24mm 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 2?: RIC VII Thessalonica 2 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius (313 AD-316 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Thessalonica 2.
How do you identify RIC VII Thessalonica 2?: The obverse depicts Head of Licinius, laureate, right with the inscription IMP LIC LICINIVS 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 CONSE-RVATORI AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Thessalonica 2?: RIC VII Thessalonica 2 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.31g, diameter 24mm, die axis 4 h, struck.