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.

Constantius II Reduced AE2 — RIC VIII Thessalonica 184a

Obverse

Reverse

Universität Regensburg, Münzsammlung

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Thessalonica 184a

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Reduced AE2

Date

350 AD-355 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.84g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

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 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.

All Constantius II coins Thessalonica mint All Reduced AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Thessalonica 184a?: RIC VIII Thessalonica 184a is a Bronze Reduced AE2 of 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.