Constantius II AE3 (RIC VIII Thessalonica 216)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Thessalonica 216

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

355 AD-361 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

draped

Obverse

D N IVLIANVS NOB CAES

Bust of Julian, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

SPES REI - PVBLICE

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

About This Type

This RIC VIII Thessalonica 216 is an ae3 of Constantius II (355 AD-361 AD), struck at the Thessalonica mint. The reverse depicts Julian, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Thessalonica 216?: RIC VIII Thessalonica 216 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (355 AD-361 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Thessalonica 216.
How do you identify RIC VIII Thessalonica 216?: The obverse depicts Bust of Julian, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N IVLIANVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Julian, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand with the inscription SPES REI - PVBLICE. Portrait type: draped.