Vetranio AE3, Vetranio reverse
RIC VIII Thessalonica 138 · 350 AD · Thessalonica · Issued under Constantius II
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
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 138 is an ae3 of Vetranio, issued under 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 2.29g, 19mm 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VIII Thessalonica 138?
- RIC VIII Thessalonica 138 is a Bronze AE3 of Vetranio issued under Constantius II (350 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Thessalonica 138.
- How do you identify RIC VIII Thessalonica 138?
- 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 138?
- RIC VIII Thessalonica 138 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.29g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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