Constantius Gallus Reduced AE2, Soldier reverse
RIC VIII Thessalonica 184a · 350 AD-355 AD · Thessalonica · Issued under Constantius II
Obverse
Reverse
Universität Regensburg, Münzsammlung
Obverse
D N CONSTANTI-VS NOB CAES
Bust of Constantius Gallus, bareheaded, 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 leaning forward, clasping horse's neck
About This Type
This RIC VIII Thessalonica 184a is a reduced ae2 of Constantius Gallus, issued under 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 leaning forward, clasping horse's neck. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.84g, 22mm 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 184a?
- RIC VIII Thessalonica 184a is a Bronze Reduced AE2 of Constantius Gallus issued under Constantius II (350 AD-355 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Thessalonica 184a.
- How do you identify RIC VIII Thessalonica 184a?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius Gallus, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right; Δ behind bust with the inscription D N CONSTANTI-VS NOB CAES. 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 leaning forward, clasping horse's neck with the inscription FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO. Portrait type: draped.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Thessalonica 184a?
- RIC VIII Thessalonica 184a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.84g, diameter 22mm, die axis 5 h, struck.
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