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RIC VII Thessalonica 123

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VII Thessalonica 123. Denomination: AE2; AE3. Authority: Constantine I. Mint: Thessalonica. The obverse shows head of Constantine I, laureate, right, with the legend CONSTAN-TINVS AVG. The reverse shows vOT/XX within a laurel wreath, with the legend D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG. The obverse shows head of Constantine I, laureate, right, with the legend CONSTAN-TINVS AVG. The reverse shows vOT/XX within a laurel wreath, with the legend D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG.

Related types with the same reverse, struck at other mints or with different marks or bust details, are consolidated here and listed under varieties: RIC VII Aquileia 104, RIC VII Aquileia 65, RIC VII Heraclea 64, RIC VII Siscia 159, RIC VII Thessalonica 101, RIC VII Ticinum 130, RIC VII Ticinum 140.

Evidence at a glance

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Photograph views
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Catalogue references
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Historical context

Constantine I reigned as Roman emperor from AD 306 to 337, eventually becoming the sole ruler of the Roman Empire by 324 after emerging victorious from the civil wars of the Tetrarchy. The mint city of Thessalonica, located on the Thermaic Gulf, had been founded in 315 BC by Cassander of Macedon. This bronze coin was struck at Thessalonica under Constantine's authority.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
AE2; AE3

Technical characteristics

Mint
Thessalonica
Authority
Constantine I

Design

Obverse
Head of Constantine I, laureate, right
Reverse
VOT/XX within a laurel wreath
Obverse legend
CONSTAN-TINVS AVG
Reverse legend
D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG

Identification

Type reference
RIC VII Thessalonica 123
Denomination and metal
AE2; AE3, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
CONSTAN-TINVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary. Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

Documentation checklist

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Issue or mint date
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Material
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Weight
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Mint or printer
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Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC VII Thessalonica 96

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VII Aquileia 104

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VII Aquileia 65

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VII Heraclea 64

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VII Siscia 159

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VII Thessalonica 101

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VII Ticinum 130

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VII Ticinum 140

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

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