Constantius II Light Miliarensis — RIC VIII Antioch 102

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Antioch 102

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Light Miliarensis

Date

347 AD-355 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

diademed

Obverse

D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG

Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

FELICITAS ROMANORVM

Constantius II, and Constans, draped, cuirassed, standing front, heads turned toward each other, each holding spear in right hand; standing beneath and arch with spiral columns

About This Type

This RIC VIII Antioch 102 is a light miliarensis of Constantius II (347 AD-355 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Constantius II, and Constans, draped, cuirassed, standing front, heads turned toward each other, each holding spear in right hand; standing beneath and arch with spiral columns.

About the Light Miliarensis

The light miliarensis was a large late Roman silver denomination, typically weighing 4.0–4.5 grams. It was a prestige issue, struck in smaller quantities than the siliqua and often given as imperial donatives.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Antioch 102?: RIC VIII Antioch 102 is a Silver Light Miliarensis of Constantius II (347 AD-355 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Antioch 102.
How do you identify RIC VIII Antioch 102?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Constantius II, and Constans, draped, cuirassed, standing front, heads turned toward each other, each holding spear in right hand; standing beneath and arch with spiral columns with the inscription FELICITAS ROMANORVM. Portrait type: diademed.