Constans AE2
RIC VII Cyzicus 104 · 332 AD-335 AD · Cyzicus · Issued under Constantine I
Obverse
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Obverse
FL IVL CONSTANS NOB C
Bust of Constans, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS
Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, two standards
About This Type
This RIC VII Cyzicus 104 is an ae2 of Constans, issued under Constantine I (332 AD-335 AD), struck at the Cyzicus mint. The reverse depicts Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, two standards.
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 Cyzicus Mint
Cyzicus (in modern Turkey) was a major eastern mint from the third century onward. Its mint mark typically appears as a variant of SMK in the reverse exergue of late Roman coinage.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VII Cyzicus 104?
- RIC VII Cyzicus 104 is a Bronze AE2 of Constans issued under Constantine I (332 AD-335 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Cyzicus 104.
- How do you identify RIC VII Cyzicus 104?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL IVL CONSTANS NOB C. The reverse depicts Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, two standards with the inscription GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS. Portrait type: diademed.
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