What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Aquileia 101?

RIC VIII Aquileia 101 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.03g, diameter 21mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Constans Small AE2, Soldier (RIC VIII Aquileia 101)

Obverse

Reverse

Martin von Wagner Museum, Universität Würzburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Aquileia 101

Ruler

Constans

Denomination

Small AE2

Date

348 AD-350 AD

Mint

Aquileia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.03g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG

Bust of Constans, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, left, holding globe in right hand

Reverse

FEL•TEMP•REPAR-ATIO

Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing right, head left, leading small bare-headed figure from a hut beneath a tree with right hand and holding spear in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VIII Aquileia 101 is a small ae2 of Constans (348 AD-350 AD), struck at the Aquileia mint. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing right, head left, leading small bare-headed figure from a hut beneath a tree with right hand and holding spear in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.03g, 21mm diameter.

About the Small AE2

Small AE2 is a size classification for late Roman bronze coins at the lower end of the AE2 range, typically 21–22mm. These lighter pieces often represent a reduced weight standard late in a denomination's production cycle.

About the Aquileia Mint

Aquileia (in northeastern Italy) was a late Roman mint operating from the late third through the early fifth century. It served as a major logistical hub for the northern Italian frontier.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Aquileia 101?: RIC VIII Aquileia 101 is a Bronze Small AE2 of Constans (348 AD-350 AD) struck at the Aquileia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Aquileia 101.
How do you identify RIC VIII Aquileia 101?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, left, holding globe in right hand with the inscription D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing right, head left, leading small bare-headed figure from a hut beneath a tree with right hand and holding spear in left hand with the inscription FEL•TEMP•REPAR-ATIO. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Aquileia 101?: RIC VIII Aquileia 101 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.03g, diameter 21mm, die axis 1 h, struck.