How do you identify RIC VII Thessalonica 39?

The obverse depicts Bust of Crispus, laureate, cuirassed, left, holding spear across right shoulder with the inscription CRISPVS NOBILISS CAES. The reverse depicts VOT •V•/MVLT •X•/CAESS within laurel wreath with mint mark with the inscription VOT V Punkt / MVLT X / CAESS / TS Punkt Δ Punkt. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Thessalonica 39?

RIC VII Thessalonica 39 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.57g, diameter 19mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Thessalonica 39)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Thessalonica 39

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

318 AD-319 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.57g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CRISPVS NOBILISS CAES

Bust of Crispus, laureate, cuirassed, left, holding spear across right shoulder

Reverse

VOT V Punkt / MVLT X / CAESS / TS Punkt Δ Punkt

VOT •V•/MVLT •X•/CAESS within laurel wreath with mint mark

About This Type

This RIC VII Thessalonica 39 is an ae2 of Constantine I (318 AD-319 AD), struck at the Thessalonica mint. The reverse depicts VOT •V•/MVLT •X•/CAESS within laurel wreath with mint mark. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.57g, 19mm 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 39?: RIC VII Thessalonica 39 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (318 AD-319 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Thessalonica 39.
How do you identify RIC VII Thessalonica 39?: The obverse depicts Bust of Crispus, laureate, cuirassed, left, holding spear across right shoulder with the inscription CRISPVS NOBILISS CAES. The reverse depicts VOT •V•/MVLT •X•/CAESS within laurel wreath with mint mark with the inscription VOT V Punkt / MVLT X / CAESS / TS Punkt Δ Punkt. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Thessalonica 39?: RIC VII Thessalonica 39 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.57g, diameter 19mm, die axis 11 h, struck.