What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Thessalonica 198?

RIC VIII Thessalonica 198 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.43g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantius II Solidus (RIC VIII Thessalonica 198)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Thessalonica 198

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Solidus

Date

355 AD-361 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.43g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG

Head of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, right

Reverse

GLORIA - REI - PVBLICAE

Roma, helmeted, draped, enthroned front, and Constantinopolis, draped, enthroned left, head left, supporting a wreath inscribed VOT/XXXX; Roma holding spear in left hand; Constantinopolis holding sceptre in left hand, her right foot on prow

About This Type

This RIC VIII Thessalonica 198 is a solidus of Constantius II (355 AD-361 AD), struck at the Thessalonica mint. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, enthroned front, and Constantinopolis, draped, enthroned left, head left, supporting a wreath inscribed VOT/XXXX; Roma holding spear in left hand; Constantinopolis holding sceptre in left hand, her right foot on prow. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.43g, 22mm diameter.

About the Solidus

The solidus was the gold coin of the late Roman and Byzantine empires, introduced by Constantine I around 309 AD at 4.5 grams. It maintained its weight standard for over seven centuries, making it one of the most stable currencies in history.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Thessalonica 198?: RIC VIII Thessalonica 198 is a Gold Solidus of Constantius II (355 AD-361 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Thessalonica 198.
How do you identify RIC VIII Thessalonica 198?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, right with the inscription D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, enthroned front, and Constantinopolis, draped, enthroned left, head left, supporting a wreath inscribed VOT/XXXX; Roma holding spear in left hand; Constantinopolis holding sceptre in left hand, her right foot on prow with the inscription GLORIA - REI - PVBLICAE. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Thessalonica 198?: RIC VIII Thessalonica 198 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.43g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.