Constans Multiple-Silver, Constans reverse
RIC VIII Thessalonica 81 · 340 AD-350 AD · Thessalonica · Issued under Constantius II
Obverse
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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 Constans, issued under 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VIII Thessalonica 81?
- RIC VIII Thessalonica 81 is a Silver Multiple-Silver of Constans issued under 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.
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