RIC VIII Antioch 190 Constantius II obverse, Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right Obverse
RIC VIII Antioch 190 Constantius II reverse, Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horsema... Reverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC VIII Antioch 190
Ruler
Constantius II
Denomination
AE3
Date
355 AD-361 AD
Mint
Antiocheia Syria
Metal
Bronze
Weight
2.24g
Diameter
15mm
Die Axis
12 h
Portrait Type
diademed
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG

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

Reverse

FEL TEMP - REPARATIO

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 190 is an ae3 of Constantius II (355 AD-361 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. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.24g, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Antioch 190?
RIC VIII Antioch 190 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (355 AD-361 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Antioch 190.
How do you identify RIC VIII Antioch 190?
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 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 - REPARATIO. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Antioch 190?
RIC VIII Antioch 190 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.24g, diameter 15mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

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