How do you identify RIC VIII Antioch 119?

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

Constantius II AE3 — RIC VIII Antioch 119

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Antioch 119

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

347 AD-348 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

diademed

Obverse

D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG

Head of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, right

Reverse

VOT/XV/MVLT/XX within a wreath

About This Type

This RIC VIII Antioch 119 is an ae3 of Constantius II (347 AD-348 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts VOT/XV/MVLT/XX within a wreath.

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 119?: RIC VIII Antioch 119 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (347 AD-348 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Antioch 119.
How do you identify RIC VIII Antioch 119?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, right with the inscription D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts VOT/XV/MVLT/XX within a wreath. Portrait type: diademed.