Constans AE2
RIC VII Antioch 89 · 330 AD-335 AD · Antiocheia Syria · Issued under Constantine I
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
FL IVL CONSTANS NOB C
Bust of Constans, laureate, cuirassed, right
Reverse
GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS
Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding reversed spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, two standards
About This Type
This RIC VII Antioch 89 is an ae2 of Constans, issued under Constantine I (330 AD-335 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding reversed spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, two standards. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.6g, 16mm diameter.
About the AE2
AE2 is a modern size classification for late Roman bronze coins measuring 21–25mm in diameter. This class includes the reduced folles and nummi of the Constantinian and Valentinianic periods. The classification is widely used in RIC and dealer catalogs when the ancient denomination name is debated.
About the Antiocheia Syria Mint
Antiocheia (modern Antakya, Turkey) was one of the major eastern mints, operating from the Seleucid period through the late Roman Empire. It produced large volumes of silver and bronze coinage for the eastern provinces.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VII Antioch 89?
- RIC VII Antioch 89 is a Bronze AE2 of Constans issued under Constantine I (330 AD-335 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Antioch 89.
- How do you identify RIC VII Antioch 89?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL IVL CONSTANS NOB C. The reverse depicts Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding reversed spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, two standards with the inscription GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Antioch 89?
- RIC VII Antioch 89 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.6g, diameter 16mm, die axis 5 h, struck.
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