What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Thessalonica 123?

RIC VIII Thessalonica 123 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.63g, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantius II AE3 (RIC VIII Thessalonica 123)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Thessalonica 123

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

348 AD-350 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Bronze

Weight

5.63g

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG

Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right; A behind bust

Reverse

FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO

Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman wearing a pointed cap, sitting right, raising both hands

About This Type

This RIC VIII Thessalonica 123 is an ae3 of Constantius II (348 AD-350 AD), struck at the Thessalonica mint. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman wearing a pointed cap, sitting right, raising both hands. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 5.63g.

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 123?: RIC VIII Thessalonica 123 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (348 AD-350 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Thessalonica 123.
How do you identify RIC VIII Thessalonica 123?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right; A behind bust with the inscription D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman wearing a pointed cap, sitting right, raising both hands with the inscription FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Thessalonica 123?: RIC VIII Thessalonica 123 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.63g, die axis 12 h, struck.