What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Thessalonica 62?

RIC VII Thessalonica 62 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.44g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2, Victory (RIC VII Thessalonica 62)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Thessalonica 62

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

319 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.44g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES

Bust of Crispus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VICTORIA - CAESS NN

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

About This Type

This RIC VII Thessalonica 62 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 3.44g, 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.

All Constantine I coins Thessalonica mint All AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Thessalonica 62?: RIC VII Thessalonica 62 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (319 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Thessalonica 62.
How do you identify RIC VII Thessalonica 62?: The obverse depicts Bust of Crispus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA - CAESS NN. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Thessalonica 62?: RIC VII Thessalonica 62 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.44g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.