What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Thessalonica 171?

RIC VIII Thessalonica 171 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.82g, diameter 24mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantius II Large AE2 (RIC VIII Thessalonica 171)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Thessalonica 171

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Large AE2

Date

350 AD-355 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Bronze

Weight

5.82g

Diameter

24mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG

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

Reverse

FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO

Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman wearing a pointed cap, sitting right, raising both hands

About This Type

This RIC VIII Thessalonica 171 is a large ae2 of Constantius II (350 AD-355 AD), struck at the Thessalonica mint. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman wearing a pointed cap, sitting right, raising both hands. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 5.82g, 24mm diameter.

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.

All Constantius II coins Thessalonica mint All Large AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Thessalonica 171?: RIC VIII Thessalonica 171 is a Bronze Large AE2 of Constantius II (350 AD-355 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Thessalonica 171.
How do you identify RIC VIII Thessalonica 171?: 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 Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman wearing a pointed cap, sitting right, raising both hands with the inscription FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Thessalonica 171?: RIC VIII Thessalonica 171 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.82g, diameter 24mm, die axis 12 h, struck.