How do you identify RIC VIII Thessalonica 36?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTI-NVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA - DD NN AVGG. Portrait type: diademed.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Thessalonica 36?

RIC VIII Thessalonica 36 was struck in Gold, standard weight 1.67g, diameter 15mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantius II Semissis — RIC VIII Thessalonica 36

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Thessalonica 36

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Semissis

Date

337 AD-340 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Gold

Weight

1.67g

Diameter

15mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTI-NVS P F AVG

Bust of Constantine II, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VICTORIA - DD NN AVGG

Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VIII Thessalonica 36 is a semissis of Constantius II (337 AD-340 AD), struck at the Thessalonica mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 1.67g, 15mm diameter.

About the Semissis

The semissis was a late Roman and Byzantine gold denomination worth half a solidus, typically weighing about 2.25 grams. It was introduced in the fourth century and continued into the Byzantine period.

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 Semissis coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Thessalonica 36?: RIC VIII Thessalonica 36 is a Gold Semissis of Constantius II (337 AD-340 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Thessalonica 36.
How do you identify RIC VIII Thessalonica 36?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTI-NVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA - DD NN AVGG. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Thessalonica 36?: RIC VIII Thessalonica 36 was struck in Gold, standard weight 1.67g, diameter 15mm, die axis 12 h, struck.