What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Thessalonica 215?

RIC VIII Thessalonica 215 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.21g, diameter 16mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantius II AE3 (RIC VIII Thessalonica 215)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Thessalonica 215

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

355 AD-361 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.21g

Diameter

16mm

Die Axis

12 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 215 is an ae3 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 bronze at a standard weight of 2.21g, 16mm diameter.

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 215?: RIC VIII Thessalonica 215 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (355 AD-361 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Thessalonica 215.
How do you identify RIC VIII Thessalonica 215?: 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 215?: RIC VIII Thessalonica 215 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.21g, diameter 16mm, die axis 12 h, struck.