What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Thessalonica 101?

RIC VIII Thessalonica 101 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.45g, diameter 16mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantius II AE3 (RIC VIII Thessalonica 101)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Thessalonica 101

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

347 AD-348 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.45g

Diameter

16mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANS - P F AVG

Bust of Constans, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN

Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, each holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VIII Thessalonica 101 is an ae3 of Constantius II (347 AD-348 AD), struck at the Thessalonica mint. The reverse depicts Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, each holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.45g, 16mm diameter.

About the AE3

AE3 is a modern size classification for late Roman bronze coins measuring 17–21mm in diameter. It is the most common denomination class in the Constantinian period, encompassing the small nummi and reduced folles that circulated in enormous quantities. GLORIA EXERCITVS and camp gate types are typical AE3 reverses.

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.

All Constantius II coins Thessalonica mint All AE3 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Thessalonica 101?: RIC VIII Thessalonica 101 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (347 AD-348 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Thessalonica 101.
How do you identify RIC VIII Thessalonica 101?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANS - P F AVG. The reverse depicts Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, each holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Thessalonica 101?: RIC VIII Thessalonica 101 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.45g, diameter 16mm, die axis 6 h, struck.