What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Thessalonica 66?

RIC VII Thessalonica 66 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2, Plan (RIC VII Thessalonica 66)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Thessalonica 66

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

319 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Bronze

Weight

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTAN-TINVS AVG

Bust of Constantine I, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VIRT - EXERC

Plan of Roman camp, Sol standing in middle, chlamys draped across left shoulder, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VII Thessalonica 66 is an ae2 of Constantine I (319 AD), struck at the Thessalonica mint. The reverse depicts Plan of Roman camp, Sol standing in middle, chlamys draped across left shoulder, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3g, 18mm 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 66?: RIC VII Thessalonica 66 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (319 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Thessalonica 66.
How do you identify RIC VII Thessalonica 66?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTAN-TINVS AVG. The reverse depicts Plan of Roman camp, Sol standing in middle, chlamys draped across left shoulder, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand with the inscription VIRT - EXERC. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Thessalonica 66?: RIC VII Thessalonica 66 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.