What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Thessalonica 126?

RIC VIII Thessalonica 126 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.01g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantius II Large AE2 (RIC VIII Thessalonica 126)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Thessalonica 126

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Large AE2

Date

350 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Bronze

Weight

5.01g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N VETRAN-IO P F AVG

Bust of Vetranio, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VIRTVS - EXERCITVM

Vetranio, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head left, holding standard with Chi-Rho on banner and resting left hand on shield

About This Type

This RIC VIII Thessalonica 126 is a large ae2 of Constantius II (350 AD), struck at the Thessalonica mint. The reverse depicts Vetranio, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head left, holding standard with Chi-Rho on banner and resting left hand on shield. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 5.01g, 23mm diameter.

About the Large AE2

Large AE2 is a size classification for late Roman bronze coins at the upper end of the AE2 range, typically 23–25mm. These heavier pieces often date to the earlier years of a weight standard before the usual reduction over time.

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 Large AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Thessalonica 126?: RIC VIII Thessalonica 126 is a Bronze Large AE2 of Constantius II (350 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Thessalonica 126.
How do you identify RIC VIII Thessalonica 126?: The obverse depicts Bust of Vetranio, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N VETRAN-IO P F AVG. The reverse depicts Vetranio, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head left, holding standard with Chi-Rho on banner and resting left hand on shield with the inscription VIRTVS - EXERCITVM. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Thessalonica 126?: RIC VIII Thessalonica 126 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.01g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.