What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Thessalonica 35?

RIC VIII Thessalonica 35 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.53g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantius II Solidus (RIC VIII Thessalonica 35)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Thessalonica 35

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Solidus

Date

337 AD-340 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.53g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL IVL CON-STANS P F AVG

Bust of Constans, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VIRTVS - EXERCITVM

Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding trophy on spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield; on either side, seated captive

About This Type

This RIC VIII Thessalonica 35 is a solidus of Constantius II (337 AD-340 AD), struck at the Thessalonica mint. The reverse depicts Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding trophy on spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield; on either side, seated captive. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.53g, 21mm diameter.

About the Solidus

The solidus was the gold coin of the late Roman and Byzantine empires, introduced by Constantine I around 309 AD at 4.5 grams. It maintained its weight standard for over seven centuries, making it one of the most stable currencies in history.

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 35?: RIC VIII Thessalonica 35 is a Gold Solidus of Constantius II (337 AD-340 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Thessalonica 35.
How do you identify RIC VIII Thessalonica 35?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL IVL CON-STANS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding trophy on spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield; on either side, seated captive with the inscription VIRTVS - EXERCITVM. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Thessalonica 35?: RIC VIII Thessalonica 35 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.53g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.