How do you identify RIC VIII Thessalonica 201?

The obverse depicts Head of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, right with the inscription D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Three standards with the inscription VIRTVS EXERCITVS. Portrait type: diademed.

Constantius II Heavy Miliarensis — RIC VIII Thessalonica 201

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Thessalonica 201

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Heavy Miliarensis

Date

355 AD-361 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

diademed

Obverse

D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG

Head of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, right

Reverse

VIRTVS EXERCITVS

Three standards

About This Type

This RIC VIII Thessalonica 201 is a heavy miliarensis of Constantius II (355 AD-361 AD), struck at the Thessalonica mint. The reverse depicts Three standards.

About the Heavy Miliarensis

The heavy miliarensis was the larger variant of the late Roman silver miliarensis, typically weighing 5.0–5.5 grams. These substantial silver coins are scarce and prized by collectors of late Roman coinage.

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 201?: RIC VIII Thessalonica 201 is a Silver Heavy Miliarensis of Constantius II (355 AD-361 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Thessalonica 201.
How do you identify RIC VIII Thessalonica 201?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, right with the inscription D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Three standards with the inscription VIRTVS EXERCITVS. Portrait type: diademed.