How do you identify RIC VIII Antioch 113?

The obverse depicts Head of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, right with the inscription D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX within a wreath with the inscription SMAN Δ. Portrait type: diademed.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Antioch 113?

RIC VIII Antioch 113 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.47g, diameter 15mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantius II AE3 — RIC VIII Antioch 113

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Antioch 113

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

347 AD-348 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.47g

Diameter

15mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG

Head of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, right

Reverse

SMAN Δ

VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX within a wreath

About This Type

This RIC VIII Antioch 113 is an ae3 of Constantius II (347 AD-348 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX within a wreath. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.47g, 15mm diameter.

About the AE3

AE3 is a modern size classification for late Roman bronze coins measuring 17–21mm in diameter. It is the most common denomination class in the Constantinian period, encompassing the small nummi and reduced folles that circulated in enormous quantities. GLORIA EXERCITVS and camp gate types are typical AE3 reverses.

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 113?: RIC VIII Antioch 113 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (347 AD-348 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Antioch 113.
How do you identify RIC VIII Antioch 113?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, right with the inscription D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX within a wreath with the inscription SMAN Δ. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Antioch 113?: RIC VIII Antioch 113 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.47g, diameter 15mm, die axis 6 h, struck.