Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Thessalonica 228)

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VII Thessalonica 228

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

336 AD-337 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

FL DELMATIVS 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 228 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.

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 228?: RIC VII Thessalonica 228 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (336 AD-337 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Thessalonica 228.
How do you identify RIC VII Thessalonica 228?: The obverse depicts Bust of Dalmatius, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL DELMATIVS 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.