What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Thessalonica 191?

RIC VIII Thessalonica 191 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.14g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantius II AE3 (RIC VIII Thessalonica 191)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Thessalonica 191

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

350 AD-355 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.14g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES

Bust of Constantius Gallus, bareheaded, 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 turning to face soldier, raising left arm

About This Type

This RIC VIII Thessalonica 191 is an ae3 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 3.14g, 18mm diameter.

About the AE3

AE3 is a modern size classification for late Roman bronze coins measuring 17–21mm in diameter. It is the most common denomination class in the Constantinian period, encompassing the small nummi and reduced folles that circulated in enormous quantities. GLORIA EXERCITVS and camp gate types are typical AE3 reverses.

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 AE3 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Thessalonica 191?: RIC VIII Thessalonica 191 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (350 AD-355 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Thessalonica 191.
How do you identify RIC VIII Thessalonica 191?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius Gallus, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N CONSTANTIVS 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 turning to face soldier, raising left arm with the inscription FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Thessalonica 191?: RIC VIII Thessalonica 191 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.14g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.