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RIC VII Thessalonica 68

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VII Thessalonica 68. Denomination: AE2; AE3. Authority: Constantine I. Mint: Thessalonica. The obverse shows bust of Licinius, laureate, cuirassed, right, with the legend IMP LICI-NIVS AVG.

The reverse shows plan of Roman camp, Sol standing in middle, chlamys draped across left shoulder, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand, with the legend VIRT - EXERC.

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Historical context

Constantine I was Roman emperor from AD 306 to 337. Proclaimed emperor at Eboracum in 306 following the death of his father, he engaged in the civil wars of the Tetrarchy against rival emperors, including Maxentius and Licinius. He eventually defeated Licinius to become the sole ruler of the Roman Empire by 324.

Struck at the Thessalonica mint, this bronze piece was issued under Constantine I during the imperial period. Despite Constantine being the issuing authority, the obverse features the bust and imperial title of Licinius with the legend IMP LICI-NIVS AVG. The reverse depicts the plan of a Roman camp with Sol standing in the middle, raising his right hand and holding a globe, accompanied by the inscription VIRT - EXERC.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
AE2; AE3

Technical characteristics

Mint
Thessalonica
Authority
Constantine I

Design

Obverse
Bust of Licinius, laureate, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Plan of Roman camp, Sol standing in middle, chlamys draped across left shoulder, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand
Obverse legend
IMP LICI-NIVS AVG
Reverse legend
VIRT - EXERC

Identification

Type reference
RIC VII Thessalonica 68
Denomination and metal
AE2; AE3, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
IMP LICI-NIVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
VIRT - EXERC
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.

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