What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Thessalonica 74?

RIC VIII Thessalonica 74 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.54g, diameter 21mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Constantius II Solidus (RIC VIII Thessalonica 74)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Thessalonica 74

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Solidus

Date

340 AD-350 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.54g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANS - AVGVSTVS

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

Reverse

VICTORIAE DD NN AVGG

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

About This Type

This RIC VIII Thessalonica 74 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/X/MVLT/XX. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.54g, 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 74?: RIC VIII Thessalonica 74 is a Gold Solidus of Constantius II (340 AD-350 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Thessalonica 74.
How do you identify RIC VIII Thessalonica 74?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANS - AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding between them wreath inscribed VOT/X/MVLT/XX with the inscription VICTORIAE DD NN AVGG. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Thessalonica 74?: RIC VIII Thessalonica 74 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.54g, diameter 21mm, die axis 1 h, struck.