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.

Constantius II Reduced AE2 — RIC VIII Thessalonica 182

Obverse

Reverse

Philipps-Universität Marburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Thessalonica 182

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Reduced AE2

Date

350 AD-355 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.76g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

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.

All Constantius II coins Thessalonica mint All Reduced AE2 coins

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.