Constantius II Light Miliarensis — RIC VIII Thessalonica 203

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Thessalonica 203

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Light Miliarensis

Date

355 AD-361 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

diademed

Obverse

D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG

Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VIRTVS - EXERCITVS

Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head right, holding inverted spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield

About This Type

This RIC VIII Thessalonica 203 is a light miliarensis of Constantius II (355 AD-361 AD), struck at the Thessalonica mint. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head right, holding inverted spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield.

About the Light Miliarensis

The light miliarensis was a large late Roman silver denomination, typically weighing 4.0–4.5 grams. It was a prestige issue, struck in smaller quantities than the siliqua and often given as imperial donatives.

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 203?: RIC VIII Thessalonica 203 is a Silver Light Miliarensis of Constantius II (355 AD-361 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Thessalonica 203.
How do you identify RIC VIII Thessalonica 203?: 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 Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head right, holding inverted spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield with the inscription VIRTVS - EXERCITVS. Portrait type: diademed.