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RIC VIII Thessalonica 109

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VIII Thessalonica 109. Denomination: Large AE2. Authority: Constantius II. Mint: Thessalonica. The obverse shows bust of Constans, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG.

The reverse shows constans, draped, cuirassed, standing left on galley, holding phoenix on globe in right hand and standard with Chi-Rho on banner in left hand; steering the ship, seated Victory, with the legend FEL TEMP - REPARATIO.

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Historical context

Constantius II was Roman emperor from 337 to 361. A son of Constantine the Great, he became Augustus alongside his brothers Constantine II and Constans on 9 September 337. The brothers divided the Roman Empire between them, with Constantius receiving Greece, Thrace, Egypt, and the Asian provinces. Following the death of Constantine II in 340, Constantius and Constans maintained an uneasy peace until Constans was overthrown and assassinated in 350.

Struck at the mint of Thessalonica, this large AE2 billon or bronze piece was issued under the authority of Constantius II. It bears the obverse portrait and legend "D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG" representing his brother Constans. The reverse displays Constans standing on a galley steered by a seated Victory, holding a phoenix on a globe and a standard marked with a Chi-Rho on the banner, alongside the legend "FEL TEMP - REPARATIO".

Physical characteristics

Material
Billon; Bronze
Denomination
Large AE2

Technical characteristics

Mint
Thessalonica
Authority
Constantius II

Design

Obverse
Bust of Constans, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Constans, draped, cuirassed, standing left on galley, holding phoenix on globe in right hand and standard with Chi-Rho on banner in left hand; steering the ship, seated Victory
Obverse legend
D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG
Reverse legend
FEL TEMP - REPARATIO

Identification

Type reference
RIC VIII Thessalonica 109
Denomination and metal
Large AE2, Billon; Bronze
Obverse legend to match
D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
FEL TEMP - REPARATIO
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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