Constantius II 9-Siliqua — RIC VIII Thessalonica 157

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Thessalonica 157

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

9-Siliqua

Date

350 AD-355 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

diademed

Obverse

D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG

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

Reverse

VICTORIAE DD NN AVGG

Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass, supporting a shield inscribed VOT/XXX/MVLT/XXXX on left knee; a small winged genius supports it from the other side

About This Type

This RIC VIII Thessalonica 157 is a 9-siliqua of Constantius II (350 AD-355 AD), struck at the Thessalonica mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass, supporting a shield inscribed VOT/XXX/MVLT/XXXX on left knee; a small winged genius supports it from the other side.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Thessalonica 157?: RIC VIII Thessalonica 157 is a Gold 9-Siliqua of Constantius II (350 AD-355 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Thessalonica 157.
How do you identify RIC VIII Thessalonica 157?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass, supporting a shield inscribed VOT/XXX/MVLT/XXXX on left knee; a small winged genius supports it from the other side with the inscription VICTORIAE DD NN AVGG. Portrait type: diademed.