Constantius II Semissis, Victory reverse
RIC VIII Thessalonica 199 · 355 AD-361 AD · Thessalonica
Obverse
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Obverse
D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG
Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
VICTORIAE D N AVG
Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass, supporting a shield inscribed VOT/XXX/MVLT/XXXX on left knee; a small winged genius supports it from the other side
About This Type
This RIC VIII Thessalonica 199 is a semissis of Constantius II (355 AD-361 AD), struck at the Thessalonica mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass, supporting a shield inscribed VOT/XXX/MVLT/XXXX on left knee; a small winged genius supports it from the other side.
About the Semissis
The semissis was a late Roman and Byzantine gold denomination worth half a solidus, typically weighing about 2.25 grams. It was introduced in the fourth century and continued into the Byzantine period.
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 199?
- RIC VIII Thessalonica 199 is a Gold Semissis of Constantius II (355 AD-361 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Thessalonica 199.
- How do you identify RIC VIII Thessalonica 199?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass, supporting a shield inscribed VOT/XXX/MVLT/XXXX on left knee; a small winged genius supports it from the other side with the inscription VICTORIAE D N AVG. Portrait type: diademed.
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