Constans AE2
RIC VII Constantinople 83 · 333 AD-335 AD · Constantinople · Issued under Constantine I
Obverse
Reverse
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Obverse
FL CONSTANS NOB CAES
Bust of Constans, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left
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 Constantinople 83 is an ae2 of Constans, issued under Constantine I (333 AD-335 AD), struck at the Constantinople 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 2.12g, 17mm 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 Constantinople Mint
Constantinople (modern Istanbul) became the principal mint of the eastern Roman Empire after its foundation in 330 AD. It remained the dominant mint for gold coinage throughout the Byzantine period.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VII Constantinople 83?
- RIC VII Constantinople 83 is a Bronze AE2 of Constans issued under Constantine I (333 AD-335 AD) struck at the Constantinople mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Constantinople 83.
- How do you identify RIC VII Constantinople 83?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left with the inscription FL CONSTANS NOB CAES. 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 Constantinople 83?
- RIC VII Constantinople 83 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.12g, diameter 17mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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