How do you identify RIC VIII Thessalonica 51?

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 Three standards with the inscription CONSTANS P F AVG. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Thessalonica 51?

RIC VIII Thessalonica 51 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.4g, diameter 25mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Constantius II Light Miliarensis — RIC VIII Thessalonica 51

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Thessalonica 51

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Light Miliarensis

Date

337 AD-340 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.4g

Diameter

25mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL IVL CON-STANS P F AVG

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

Reverse

CONSTANS P F AVG

Three standards

About This Type

This RIC VIII Thessalonica 51 is a light miliarensis of Constantius II (337 AD-340 AD), struck at the Thessalonica mint. The reverse depicts Three standards. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.4g, 25mm diameter.

About the Light Miliarensis

The light miliarensis was a large late Roman silver denomination, typically weighing 4.0–4.5 grams. It was a prestige issue, struck in smaller quantities than the siliqua and often given as imperial donatives.

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 Light Miliarensis coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Thessalonica 51?: RIC VIII Thessalonica 51 is a Silver Light Miliarensis of Constantius II (337 AD-340 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Thessalonica 51.
How do you identify RIC VIII Thessalonica 51?: 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 Three standards with the inscription CONSTANS P F AVG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Thessalonica 51?: RIC VIII Thessalonica 51 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.4g, diameter 25mm, die axis 5 h, struck.