What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Thessalonica 98?

RIC VIII Thessalonica 98 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.13g, diameter 21mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Constantius II Siliqua — RIC VIII Thessalonica 98

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Thessalonica 98

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Siliqua

Date

340 AD-350 AD

Mint

Thessalonica

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.13g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANS - P F AVG

Bust of Constans, pearl-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 98 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 3.13g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Thessalonica 98?: RIC VIII Thessalonica 98 is a Silver Siliqua of Constantius II (340 AD-350 AD) struck at the Thessalonica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Thessalonica 98.
How do you identify RIC VIII Thessalonica 98?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANS - 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 98?: RIC VIII Thessalonica 98 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.13g, diameter 21mm, die axis 5 h, struck.