Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Thessalonica 30)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VII Thessalonica 30

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

318 AD-319 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

cuirassed

Obverse

IMP CONST-ANTINVS AVG or IMP CONSTA-NTINVS AVG or IMP CONSTAN-TINVS AVG or IMP CONSTANTINVS AVG

Bust of Constantine I, wearing high-crested helmet, cuirassed, left, spear across right shoulder

Reverse

VOT/XX/MVLT/•XXX• within laurel wreath with mint mark

About This Type

This RIC VII Thessalonica 30 is an ae2 of Constantine I (318 AD-319 AD), struck at the Thessalonica mint. The reverse depicts VOT/XX/MVLT/•XXX• within laurel wreath with mint mark.

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 30?: RIC VII Thessalonica 30 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (318 AD-319 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Thessalonica 30.
How do you identify RIC VII Thessalonica 30?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, wearing high-crested helmet, cuirassed, left, spear across right shoulder with the inscription IMP CONST-ANTINVS AVG or IMP CONSTA-NTINVS AVG or IMP CONSTAN-TINVS AVG or IMP CONSTANTINVS AVG. The reverse depicts VOT/XX/MVLT/•XXX• within laurel wreath with mint mark. Portrait type: cuirassed.