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RIC VIII Thessalonica 188

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VIII Thessalonica 188. Denomination: Reduced AE2. Authority: Constantius II. Mint: Thessalonica. The obverse shows bust of Constantius Gallus, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend D N CONSTANTI-VS NOB CAES.

The reverse shows soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman leaning forward, clasping horse's neck, with the legend FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO.

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Historical context

Constantius II was Roman emperor from 337 to 361, having been elevated to Augustus alongside his brothers after the death of Constantine the Great. During a period of repeated civil wars and conflict, Constantius elevated his cousin Constantius Gallus to the subordinate imperial rank of Caesar in 351 to rule in the east. However, Constantius had Gallus executed three years later in 354 following scathing reports of his violent and corrupt nature.

Struck at the mint of Thessalonica, this reduced AE2 coin was issued under the authority of Constantius II. The obverse presents the bust of Constantius Gallus accompanied by the title "D N CONSTANTI-VS NOB CAES", recognising his status as Caesar. The reverse depicts a helmeted soldier spearing a fallen horseman who clasps the neck of his horse, accompanied by the inscription "FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO".

Physical characteristics

Material
Billon; Bronze
Denomination
Reduced AE2

Technical characteristics

Mint
Thessalonica
Authority
Constantius II

Design

Obverse
Bust of Constantius Gallus, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman leaning forward, clasping horse's neck
Obverse legend
D N CONSTANTI-VS NOB CAES
Reverse legend
FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO

Identification

Type reference
RIC VIII Thessalonica 188
Denomination and metal
Reduced AE2, Billon; Bronze
Obverse legend to match
D N CONSTANTI-VS NOB CAES
Reverse legend to match
FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO
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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