Constantius II AE3 (RIC VIII Thessalonica 211)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Thessalonica 211

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

355 AD-361 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

diademed

Obverse

D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG

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

Reverse

FEL TEMP - REPARATIO

Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman leaning forward, clasping horse's neck; M in left field

About This Type

This RIC VIII Thessalonica 211 is an ae3 of Constantius II (355 AD-361 AD), struck at the Thessalonica mint. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman leaning forward, clasping horse's neck; M in left field.

About the AE3

AE3 is a modern size classification for late Roman bronze coins measuring 17–21mm in diameter. It is the most common denomination class in the Constantinian period, encompassing the small nummi and reduced folles that circulated in enormous quantities. GLORIA EXERCITVS and camp gate types are typical AE3 reverses.

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 AE3 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Thessalonica 211?: RIC VIII Thessalonica 211 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (355 AD-361 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Thessalonica 211.
How do you identify RIC VIII Thessalonica 211?: 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, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman leaning forward, clasping horse's neck; M in left field with the inscription FEL TEMP - REPARATIO. Portrait type: diademed.