What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Thessalonica 90?

RIC VIII Thessalonica 90 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.54g, diameter 24mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantius II Light Miliarensis — RIC VIII Thessalonica 90

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Thessalonica 90

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Light Miliarensis

Date

340 AD-350 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.54g

Diameter

24mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL IVL CON-STANS P F AVG

Bust of Constans, laureate, rosette-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 90 is a light miliarensis 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. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.54g, 24mm diameter.

About the Light Miliarensis

The light miliarensis was a large late Roman silver denomination, typically weighing 4.0–4.5 grams. It was a prestige issue, struck in smaller quantities than the siliqua and often given as imperial donatives.

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 Light Miliarensis coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Thessalonica 90?: RIC VIII Thessalonica 90 is a Silver Light Miliarensis of Constantius II (340 AD-350 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Thessalonica 90.
How do you identify RIC VIII Thessalonica 90?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL IVL CON-STANS P F 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: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Thessalonica 90?: RIC VIII Thessalonica 90 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.54g, diameter 24mm, die axis 6 h, struck.