Constantius II Reduced AE2, Soldier reverse
RIC VIII Thessalonica 182 · 350 AD-355 AD · Thessalonica
Obverse
Reverse
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Obverse
D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG
Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right; Δ behind bust
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 turning to face soldier, raising left arm
About This Type
This RIC VIII Thessalonica 182 is a reduced 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 turning to face soldier, raising left arm. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.76g, 23mm diameter.
About the Reduced AE2
Reduced AE2 denotes a late Roman bronze coin originally struck to the AE2 standard but at a reduced weight, typically from a period of monetary contraction. The distinction matters for dating, reduced issues generally come later in a series.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VIII Thessalonica 182?
- RIC VIII Thessalonica 182 is a Bronze Reduced AE2 of Constantius II (350 AD-355 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Thessalonica 182.
- How do you identify RIC VIII Thessalonica 182?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right; Δ behind bust 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 turning to face soldier, raising left arm with the inscription FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO. Portrait type: diademed.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Thessalonica 182?
- RIC VIII Thessalonica 182 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.76g, diameter 23mm, die axis 5 h, struck.
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