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.

Constantius II AE3 (RIC VIII Thessalonica 138)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Thessalonica 138

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

350 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.29g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

12 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 138 is an ae3 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 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.

All Constantius II coins Thessalonica mint All AE3 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Thessalonica 138?: RIC VIII Thessalonica 138 is a Bronze AE3 of 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.