Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Thessalonica 23)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VII Thessalonica 23

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

317 AD-318 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB CAES

Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

CLARITAS - REIPVBLICAE

Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VII Thessalonica 23 is an ae2 of Constantine I (317 AD-318 AD), struck at the Thessalonica mint. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.

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 23?: RIC VII Thessalonica 23 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (317 AD-318 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Thessalonica 23.
How do you identify RIC VII Thessalonica 23?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand with the inscription CLARITAS - REIPVBLICAE. Portrait type: laureate.