What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Thessalonica 8?

RIC VII Thessalonica 8 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.27g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I Solidus — RIC VII Thessalonica 8

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Thessalonica 8

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

Solidus

Date

317 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.27g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTAN-TINVS P F AVG or CONSTANT-INVS P F AVG

Head of Constantine I, laureate, right

Reverse

CLARITAS - REIPVBLICAE

Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand; at feet, kneeling barbarian

About This Type

This RIC VII Thessalonica 8 is a solidus of Constantine I (317 AD), struck at the Thessalonica mint. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand; at feet, kneeling barbarian. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.27g, 19mm diameter.

About the Solidus

The solidus was the gold coin of the late Roman and Byzantine empires, introduced by Constantine I around 309 AD at 4.5 grams. It maintained its weight standard for over seven centuries, making it one of the most stable currencies in history.

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 8?: RIC VII Thessalonica 8 is a Gold Solidus of Constantine I (317 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Thessalonica 8.
How do you identify RIC VII Thessalonica 8?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, laureate, right with the inscription CONSTAN-TINVS P F AVG or CONSTANT-INVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand; at feet, kneeling barbarian with the inscription CLARITAS - REIPVBLICAE. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Thessalonica 8?: RIC VII Thessalonica 8 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.27g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.