What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Antioch 46?

RIC VIII Antioch 46 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.49g, diameter 17mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Constantius II AE3 (RIC VIII Antioch 46)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Antioch 46

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

337 AD-347 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.49g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTAN-TIVS AVG

Bust of Constantius II, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS

Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, facing front, heads toward each other, each holding inverted spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, a standard

About This Type

This RIC VIII Antioch 46 is an ae3 of Constantius II (337 AD-347 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, facing front, heads toward each other, each holding inverted spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, a standard. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.49g, 17mm 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.

All Constantius II coins Antiocheia Syria mint All AE3 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Antioch 46?: RIC VIII Antioch 46 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (337 AD-347 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Antioch 46.
How do you identify RIC VIII Antioch 46?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTAN-TIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, facing front, heads toward each other, each holding inverted spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, a standard with the inscription GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Antioch 46?: RIC VIII Antioch 46 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.49g, diameter 17mm, die axis 5 h, struck.