RIC VII Thessalonica 31 Constantine I obverse, Bust of Constantine I, laureate, cuirassed, right Obverse
RIC VII Thessalonica 31 Constantine I reverse, VOT/XX/MVLT/•XXX• within laurel wreath with mint mark Reverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC VII Thessalonica 31
Ruler
Constantine I
Denomination
AE2
Date
318 AD-319 AD
Mint
Thessalonica
Metal
Bronze
Weight
2.16g
Diameter
18mm
Die Axis
5 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

CONSTAN-TINVS AVG or CONSTANTINVS AVG

Bust of Constantine I, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VOT XX / MVLT / Punkt XXX Punkt / Punkt TS Punkt Δ Punkt

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

About This Type

This RIC VII Thessalonica 31 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. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.16g, 18mm 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 31?
RIC VII Thessalonica 31 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (318 AD-319 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Thessalonica 31.
How do you identify RIC VII Thessalonica 31?
The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTAN-TINVS AVG or CONSTANTINVS AVG. The reverse depicts VOT/XX/MVLT/•XXX• within laurel wreath with mint mark with the inscription VOT XX / MVLT / Punkt XXX Punkt / Punkt TS Punkt Δ Punkt. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Thessalonica 31?
RIC VII Thessalonica 31 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.16g, diameter 18mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

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