What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Thessalonica 61?

RIC VII Thessalonica 61 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.59g, diameter 20mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2, Victory (RIC VII Thessalonica 61)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Thessalonica 61

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

319 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.59g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP LICI-NIVS AVG or IMP LIC-INIVS AVG

Bust of Licinius, laureate, cuirassed, right

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 61 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. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.59g, 20mm 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 61?: RIC VII Thessalonica 61 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (319 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Thessalonica 61.
How do you identify RIC VII Thessalonica 61?: The obverse depicts Bust of Licinius, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP LICI-NIVS AVG or IMP LIC-INIVS 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.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Thessalonica 61?: RIC VII Thessalonica 61 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.59g, diameter 20mm, die axis 7 h, struck.