RIC IX Thessalonica 44B: Subtype 2

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IX Thessalonica 44B: Subtype 2. Denomination: AE2. Authority: Theodosius I. Mint: Thessalonica. Source: American Numismatic Society, Online Coins of the Roman Empire.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
AE2

Technical characteristics

Mint
Thessalonica
Authority
Theodosius I

Design

Obverse
Bust of Theodosius I, helmeted (with pearl-diadem), draped and cuirassed, right, holding spear and shield in front
Reverse
Emperor, head right, standing left, on ship, raising right hand; Victory seated at helm
Obverse legend
D N THEODO-SIVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
GLORIA-RO-MANORVM

Catalogue references

  • RIC / OCREric.9.thes.44B.2

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