What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Thessalonica 67?

RIC VIII Thessalonica 67 was struck in Gold, standard weight 6.53g, diameter 25mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantius II Multiple-Gold — RIC VIII Thessalonica 67

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Thessalonica 67

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Multiple-Gold

Date

340 AD-350 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Gold

Weight

6.53g

Diameter

25mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTIVS - AVGVSTVS

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

Reverse

VICTORIAE DD NN AVGG

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

About This Type

This RIC VIII Thessalonica 67 is a multiple-gold 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/XX/MVLT/XXX on right knee; a small winged genius supports it from the other side. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 6.53g, 25mm diameter.

About the Multiple-Gold

Gold multiples are oversized gold coins struck at weights of two or more solidi. They were presentation pieces and imperial donatives rather than circulating currency. Surviving examples are extremely rare and command high prices.

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 Multiple-Gold coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Thessalonica 67?: RIC VIII Thessalonica 67 is a Gold Multiple-Gold of Constantius II (340 AD-350 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Thessalonica 67.
How do you identify RIC VIII Thessalonica 67?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTIVS - AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass, supporting a shield inscribed VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX on right knee; a small winged genius supports it from the other side with the inscription VICTORIAE DD NN AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Thessalonica 67?: RIC VIII Thessalonica 67 was struck in Gold, standard weight 6.53g, diameter 25mm, die axis 6 h, struck.