Constantius II Large AE2 (RIC VIII Thessalonica 169)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Thessalonica 169

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Large AE2

Date

350 AD-355 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

draped

Obverse

FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES

Bust of Constantius Gallus, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

FEL TEMP - REPARATIO

Constantius Gallus, draped, cuirassed, standing left on galley, holding phoenix on globe in right hand and standard with Chi-Rho on banner in left hand; steering the ship, seated Victory

About This Type

This RIC VIII Thessalonica 169 is a large ae2 of Constantius II (350 AD-355 AD), struck at the Thessalonica mint. The reverse depicts Constantius Gallus, draped, cuirassed, standing left on galley, holding phoenix on globe in right hand and standard with Chi-Rho on banner in left hand; steering the ship, seated Victory.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Thessalonica 169?: RIC VIII Thessalonica 169 is a Bronze Large AE2 of Constantius II (350 AD-355 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Thessalonica 169.
How do you identify RIC VIII Thessalonica 169?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius Gallus, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Constantius Gallus, draped, cuirassed, standing left on galley, holding phoenix on globe in right hand and standard with Chi-Rho on banner in left hand; steering the ship, seated Victory with the inscription FEL TEMP - REPARATIO. Portrait type: draped.