What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Thessalonica 21?

RIC VII Thessalonica 21 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.74g, diameter 21mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2, Crispus (RIC VII Thessalonica 21)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Thessalonica 21

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

317 AD-318 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.74g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CRISPVS NOBILISS CAES

Bust of Crispus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

PRINCIPIA - IVVENTVTIS

Crispus, draped, cuirassed, cloak spread, standing right, placing right hand on shield and holding reversed spear in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VII Thessalonica 21 is an ae2 of Constantine I (317 AD-318 AD), struck at the Thessalonica mint. The reverse depicts Crispus, draped, cuirassed, cloak spread, standing right, placing right hand on shield and holding reversed spear in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.74g, 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 21?: RIC VII Thessalonica 21 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (317 AD-318 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Thessalonica 21.
How do you identify RIC VII Thessalonica 21?: The obverse depicts Bust of Crispus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CRISPVS NOBILISS CAES. The reverse depicts Crispus, draped, cuirassed, cloak spread, standing right, placing right hand on shield and holding reversed spear in left hand with the inscription PRINCIPIA - IVVENTVTIS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Thessalonica 21?: RIC VII Thessalonica 21 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.74g, diameter 21mm, die axis 11 h, struck.