How do you identify RIC VII Thessalonica 56?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTAN-TINVS AVG or CONSTANTINVS AVG. The reverse depicts VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX within laurel wreath. Portrait type: laureate.

Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Thessalonica 56)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VII Thessalonica 56

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

318 AD-319 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

CONSTAN-TINVS AVG or CONSTANTINVS AVG

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

Reverse

VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX within laurel wreath

About This Type

This RIC VII Thessalonica 56 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.

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 56?: RIC VII Thessalonica 56 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (318 AD-319 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Thessalonica 56.
How do you identify RIC VII Thessalonica 56?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTAN-TINVS AVG or CONSTANTINVS AVG. The reverse depicts VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX within laurel wreath. Portrait type: laureate.