What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Antioch 156?

RIC VIII Antioch 156 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.45g, diameter 16mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Constantius II AE3, Soldier (RIC VIII Antioch 156)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Antioch 156

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

350 AD-355 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.45g

Diameter

16mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

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 falling forward onto neck of horse

About This Type

This RIC VIII Antioch 156 is an ae3 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 falling forward onto neck of horse. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.45g, 16mm 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 156?: RIC VIII Antioch 156 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (350 AD-355 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Antioch 156.
How do you identify RIC VIII Antioch 156?: 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 falling forward onto neck of horse with the inscription FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Antioch 156?: RIC VIII Antioch 156 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.45g, diameter 16mm, die axis 11 h, struck.