How do you identify RIC VII Thessalonica 60?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, laureate, cuirassed, left, holding spear across right shoulder with the inscription CONSTAN-TINVS AVG or CONSTA-NTINVS AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA - AVGG NN. Portrait type: laureate.

Constantine I AE2, Victory (RIC VII Thessalonica 60)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VII Thessalonica 60

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

319 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

CONSTAN-TINVS AVG or CONSTA-NTINVS AVG

Bust of Constantine I, laureate, cuirassed, left, holding spear across right shoulder

Reverse

VICTORIA - AVGG NN

Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VII Thessalonica 60 is an ae2 of Constantine I (319 AD), struck at the Thessalonica mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm 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 60?: RIC VII Thessalonica 60 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (319 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Thessalonica 60.
How do you identify RIC VII Thessalonica 60?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, laureate, cuirassed, left, holding spear across right shoulder with the inscription CONSTAN-TINVS AVG or CONSTA-NTINVS AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA - AVGG NN. Portrait type: laureate.