Constantius II Multiple-Silver — RIC VIII Thessalonica 81

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Thessalonica 81

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Multiple-Silver

Date

340 AD-350 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

diademed

Obverse

FL IVL CONSTANS - PIVS FELIX AVG

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

Reverse

TRIVMFATOR - GENTIVM BARBARARVM

Constans, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding standard in right hand and resting left hand on shield

About This Type

This RIC VIII Thessalonica 81 is a multiple-silver of Constantius II (340 AD-350 AD), struck at the Thessalonica mint. The reverse depicts Constans, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding standard in right hand and resting left hand on shield.

About the Multiple-Silver

Silver multiples are oversized silver coins struck at weights exceeding the standard siliqua or miliarensis. Like gold multiples, they were presentation pieces rather than regular currency.

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 81?: RIC VIII Thessalonica 81 is a Silver Multiple-Silver of Constantius II (340 AD-350 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Thessalonica 81.
How do you identify RIC VIII Thessalonica 81?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL IVL CONSTANS - PIVS FELIX AVG. The reverse depicts Constans, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding standard in right hand and resting left hand on shield with the inscription TRIVMFATOR - GENTIVM BARBARARVM. Portrait type: diademed.