What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Thessalonica 55?

RIC VIII Thessalonica 55 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.97g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantius II AE3 (RIC VIII Thessalonica 55)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Thessalonica 55

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

337 AD-340 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.97g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTI-NVS P F AVG

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

Reverse

GLORI-A EXER-CITVS

Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, facing front, heads toward each other, each holding inverted spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, a standard

About This Type

This RIC VIII Thessalonica 55 is an ae3 of Constantius II (337 AD-340 AD), struck at the Thessalonica mint. The reverse depicts Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, facing front, heads toward each other, each holding inverted spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, a standard. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.97g, 17mm 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 55?: RIC VIII Thessalonica 55 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (337 AD-340 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Thessalonica 55.
How do you identify RIC VIII Thessalonica 55?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTI-NVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, facing front, heads toward each other, each holding inverted spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, a standard with the inscription GLORI-A EXER-CITVS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Thessalonica 55?: RIC VIII Thessalonica 55 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.97g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.