What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Thessalonica 63?

RIC VIII Thessalonica 63 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.44g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantius II Solidus (RIC VIII Thessalonica 63)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Thessalonica 63

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Solidus

Date

340 AD-350 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.44g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTIVS - AVGVSTVS

Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VICTORIAE - DD NN AVGG

Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding between them wreath inscribed VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX

About This Type

This RIC VIII Thessalonica 63 is a solidus of Constantius II (340 AD-350 AD), struck at the Thessalonica mint. The reverse depicts Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding between them wreath inscribed VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.44g, 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 63?: RIC VIII Thessalonica 63 is a Gold Solidus of Constantius II (340 AD-350 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Thessalonica 63.
How do you identify RIC VIII Thessalonica 63?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTIVS - AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding between them wreath inscribed VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX with the inscription VICTORIAE - DD NN AVGG. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Thessalonica 63?: RIC VIII Thessalonica 63 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.44g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.