Constans AE2
RIC VII Heraclea 141 · 333 AD-336 AD · Heraclea Thracica · Issued under Constantine I
Obverse
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Obverse
FL I 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 spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, two standards
About This Type
This RIC VII Heraclea 141 is an ae2 of Constans, issued under Constantine I (333 AD-336 AD), struck at the Heraclea Thracica 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 Heraclea Thracica Mint
Heraclea Thracica (modern Eregli, Turkey) was a late Roman mint established during Diocletian's reform, producing coinage from the late third through the mid-fifth century.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VII Heraclea 141?
- RIC VII Heraclea 141 is a Bronze AE2 of Constans issued under Constantine I (333 AD-336 AD) struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Heraclea 141.
- How do you identify RIC VII Heraclea 141?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left with the inscription FL I CONSTANS NOB CAES. 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: laureate.
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