What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Thessalonica 207?

RIC VIII Thessalonica 207 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.04g, diameter 18mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Constantius II Reduced Siliqua — RIC VIII Thessalonica 207

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Thessalonica 207

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Reduced Siliqua

Date

355 AD-361 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.04g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG

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

Reverse

SPES REI - PVBLICE

Constantius II, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VIII Thessalonica 207 is a reduced siliqua of Constantius II (355 AD-361 AD), struck at the Thessalonica mint. The reverse depicts Constantius II, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.04g, 18mm diameter.

About the Reduced Siliqua

The reduced siliqua is a lighter version of the standard siliqua, struck at a lower weight standard during periods of monetary contraction in the late Roman empire. It typically weighs 1.0–1.5 grams compared to the full siliqua's 2–3 grams.

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 Reduced Siliqua coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Thessalonica 207?: RIC VIII Thessalonica 207 is a Silver Reduced Siliqua of Constantius II (355 AD-361 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Thessalonica 207.
How do you identify RIC VIII Thessalonica 207?: 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 Constantius II, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand with the inscription SPES REI - PVBLICE. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Thessalonica 207?: RIC VIII Thessalonica 207 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.04g, diameter 18mm, die axis 5 h, struck.