Constantius II Reduced AE2 — RIC VIII Antioch 149

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Antioch 149

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Reduced AE2

Date

350 AD-355 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

draped

Obverse

D N CONSTANTI-VS NOB CAES

Bust of Constantius Gallus, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO

Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman wearing cap, facing soldier, extending right arm

About This Type

This RIC VIII Antioch 149 is a reduced ae2 of Constantius II (350 AD-355 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman wearing cap, facing soldier, extending right 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.

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 149?: RIC VIII Antioch 149 is a Bronze Reduced AE2 of Constantius II (350 AD-355 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Antioch 149.
How do you identify RIC VIII Antioch 149?: 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, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman wearing cap, facing soldier, extending right arm with the inscription FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO. Portrait type: draped.