How do you identify RIC VII Thessalonica 79?

The obverse depicts Bust of Licinius II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left with the inscription LICINIVS IVN NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Standard inscribed VOT/XX flanked by two seated captives with the inscription VIRTVS - EXERCIT. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Thessalonica 79?

RIC VII Thessalonica 79 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.95g, diameter 19mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2, Standard (RIC VII Thessalonica 79)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Thessalonica 79

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

320 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.95g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

LICINIVS IVN NOB CAES

Bust of Licinius II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left

Reverse

VIRTVS - EXERCIT

Standard inscribed VOT/XX flanked by two seated captives

About This Type

This RIC VII Thessalonica 79 is an ae2 of Constantine I (320 AD), struck at the Thessalonica mint. The reverse depicts Standard inscribed VOT/XX flanked by two seated captives. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.95g, 19mm 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 79?: RIC VII Thessalonica 79 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (320 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Thessalonica 79.
How do you identify RIC VII Thessalonica 79?: The obverse depicts Bust of Licinius II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left with the inscription LICINIVS IVN NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Standard inscribed VOT/XX flanked by two seated captives with the inscription VIRTVS - EXERCIT. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Thessalonica 79?: RIC VII Thessalonica 79 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.95g, diameter 19mm, die axis 7 h, struck.