Dalmatius AE2
RIC VII Thessalonica 227 · 336 AD-337 AD · Thessalonica · Issued under Constantine I
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
FL DALMATIVS NOB C
Bust of Dalmatius, laureate, 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, one standard
About This Type
This RIC VII Thessalonica 227 is an ae2 of Dalmatius, issued under Constantine I (336 AD-337 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, one standard. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.04g, 17mm 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VII Thessalonica 227?
- RIC VII Thessalonica 227 is a Bronze AE2 of Dalmatius issued under Constantine I (336 AD-337 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Thessalonica 227.
- How do you identify RIC VII Thessalonica 227?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Dalmatius, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL DALMATIVS NOB C. 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, one standard with the inscription GLORI-A EXER-CITVS. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Thessalonica 227?
- RIC VII Thessalonica 227 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.04g, diameter 17mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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