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.

Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Thessalonica 227)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Thessalonica 227

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

336 AD-337 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.04g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

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 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Thessalonica 227?: RIC VII Thessalonica 227 is a Bronze AE2 of 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.