How do you identify RIC VIII Thessalonica 17?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL IVL CON-STANS P F AVG. The reverse depicts SIC/V/SIC/X within a wreath with the inscription GAVDIVM POPVLI ROMANI. Portrait type: laureate.

Constantius II 9-Siliqua — RIC VIII Thessalonica 17

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Thessalonica 17

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

9-Siliqua

Date

337 AD-340 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

FL IVL CON-STANS P F AVG

Bust of Constans, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

GAVDIVM POPVLI ROMANI

SIC/V/SIC/X within a wreath

About This Type

This RIC VIII Thessalonica 17 is a 9-siliqua of Constantius II (337 AD-340 AD), struck at the Thessalonica mint. The reverse depicts SIC/V/SIC/X within a wreath.

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 9-Siliqua coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Thessalonica 17?: RIC VIII Thessalonica 17 is a Gold 9-Siliqua of Constantius II (337 AD-340 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Thessalonica 17.
How do you identify RIC VIII Thessalonica 17?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL IVL CON-STANS P F AVG. The reverse depicts SIC/V/SIC/X within a wreath with the inscription GAVDIVM POPVLI ROMANI. Portrait type: laureate.