What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Thessalonica 65?

RIC VIII Thessalonica 65 was struck in Gold, standard weight 1.58g, diameter 15mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantius II Semissis — RIC VIII Thessalonica 65

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Thessalonica 65

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Semissis

Date

340 AD-350 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Gold

Weight

1.58g

Diameter

15mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANS - P F AVG

Bust of Constans, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VICTORIAE DD NN AVGG

Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass, supporting a shield inscribed VOT/X/MVLT/XX on right knee; a small winged genius supports it from the other side

About This Type

This RIC VIII Thessalonica 65 is a semissis of Constantius II (340 AD-350 AD), struck at the Thessalonica mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass, supporting a shield inscribed VOT/X/MVLT/XX on right knee; a small winged genius supports it from the other side. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 1.58g, 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 65?: RIC VIII Thessalonica 65 is a Gold Semissis of Constantius II (340 AD-350 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Thessalonica 65.
How do you identify RIC VIII Thessalonica 65?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANS - P F AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass, supporting a shield inscribed VOT/X/MVLT/XX on right knee; a small winged genius supports it from the other side with the inscription VICTORIAE DD NN AVGG. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Thessalonica 65?: RIC VIII Thessalonica 65 was struck in Gold, standard weight 1.58g, diameter 15mm, die axis 6 h, struck.