What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Thessalonica 143?

RIC VIII Thessalonica 143 was struck in Gold, standard weight 8.94g, diameter 28mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantius II Multiple-Gold — RIC VIII Thessalonica 143

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Thessalonica 143

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Multiple-Gold

Date

350 AD-355 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Gold

Weight

8.94g

Diameter

28mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL IVL CONSTAN-TIVS PERP AVG

Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, left

Reverse

GLORIA - R-OMANORVM

Roma, helmeted, draped, enthroned front, and Constantinopolis, turreted, draped, enthroned left, head left, resting right foot on prow, each holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand; Victory crowning them

About This Type

This RIC VIII Thessalonica 143 is a multiple-gold of Constantius II (350 AD-355 AD), struck at the Thessalonica mint. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, enthroned front, and Constantinopolis, turreted, draped, enthroned left, head left, resting right foot on prow, each holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand; Victory crowning them. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 8.94g, 28mm diameter.

About the Multiple-Gold

Gold multiples are oversized gold coins struck at weights of two or more solidi. They were presentation pieces and imperial donatives rather than circulating currency. Surviving examples are extremely rare and command high prices.

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 Multiple-Gold coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Thessalonica 143?: RIC VIII Thessalonica 143 is a Gold Multiple-Gold of Constantius II (350 AD-355 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Thessalonica 143.
How do you identify RIC VIII Thessalonica 143?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, left with the inscription FL IVL CONSTAN-TIVS PERP AVG. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, enthroned front, and Constantinopolis, turreted, draped, enthroned left, head left, resting right foot on prow, each holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand; Victory crowning them with the inscription GLORIA - R-OMANORVM. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Thessalonica 143?: RIC VIII Thessalonica 143 was struck in Gold, standard weight 8.94g, diameter 28mm, die axis 6 h, struck.