RIC VIII Thessalonica 94 — Constantius II Siliqua
RIC VIII Thessalonica 94 · 340 AD-350 AD · Thessalonica
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
CONSTANTI-VS P F AVG
Bust of Constantius II, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
VICTORIA - DD NN AVGG
Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand
About This Type
This RIC VIII Thessalonica 94 is a siliqua of Constantius II (340 AD-350 AD), struck at the Thessalonica mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.21g, 21mm diameter.
About the Siliqua
The siliqua was a late Roman silver denomination introduced in the fourth century, typically weighing 2–3 grams. It was the main silver coin of the late empire alongside the gold solidus.
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 94?
- RIC VIII Thessalonica 94 is a Silver Siliqua of Constantius II (340 AD-350 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Thessalonica 94.
- How do you identify RIC VIII Thessalonica 94?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTI-VS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA - DD NN AVGG. Portrait type: diademed.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Thessalonica 94?
- RIC VIII Thessalonica 94 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.21g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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