Constantius Gallus Reduced AE2, Soldier reverse
RIC VIII Amiens 47 · 353 AD · Ambianum · Issued under Constantius II
Obverse
D N CONSTANTI-VS NOB CAES
Bust of Constantius Gallus, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO
Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and holding shield on left arm; to right, shield; horseman turning face to soldier, extending left arm
About This Type
This RIC VIII Amiens 47 is a reduced ae2 of Constantius Gallus, issued under Constantius II (353 AD), struck at the Ambianum mint. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and holding shield on left arm; to right, shield; horseman turning face to soldier, extending left arm.
About the Reduced AE2
Reduced AE2 denotes a late Roman bronze coin originally struck to the AE2 standard but at a reduced weight, typically from a period of monetary contraction. The distinction matters for dating, reduced issues generally come later in a series.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VIII Amiens 47?
- RIC VIII Amiens 47 is a Bronze Reduced AE2 of Constantius Gallus issued under Constantius II (353 AD) struck at the Ambianum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Amiens 47.
- How do you identify RIC VIII Amiens 47?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius Gallus, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N CONSTANTI-VS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and holding shield on left arm; to right, shield; horseman turning face to soldier, extending left arm with the inscription FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO. Portrait type: draped.
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