Kenchreai Archaeological Archive: Co 608 (Late Roman bronze coin of Constantius II from Thessalonica)

: Co 608 (Late Roman bronze coin of Constantius II from Thessalonica) [permalink]
Type: Inventoried Coin
Is Part Of: Coin Finds
Is Part Of: RIC VIII Thessalonica 189
Is Part Of: RIC VIII Thessalonica 189
Not after (date): 355
Not before (date): 350
Logical part of: Chicago/Indiana/Vanderbilt Excavations Inventoried Coins
Comparanda: RIC VIII Thessalonica 189, p. 419
Comparanda: LRBC II.1681, p. 78
Preservation description: Wear: flatstruck F+. Nicked edge; dense, minute pitting.
Published as: KenchreaiIII, p. 40, no. 408 (R. Hohlfelder)
Axis (1-12): 12
Has denomination: AE3
Numismatic Authority: Constantius II (Caesar, 324-337; Augustus, 337-361)
Numismatic Diameter (mm): 18.0
Numismatic Mint: Thessalonica
Numismatic Weight (g): 2.47
Obverse Description: Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of emperor to right; within dotted border
Obverse Inscription: [D N CO]STAN-TIVS P F AVG
Reverse Description: Soldier lunging to left, carrying shield on left arm, spears bearded horseman falling and turning back to raise up left arm
Reverse Inscription: FEL TEMP – ṚẸP̣ARATIO; in left field, A; in exergue, SMTS
Belongs to Historical Period: Late Roman (Historical Period)
Material: Bronze (Material)
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