What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Aquileia 103?

RIC VIII Aquileia 103 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.19g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constans Small AE2 — RIC VIII Aquileia 103

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Aquileia 103

Ruler

Constans

Denomination

Small AE2

Date

348 AD-350 AD

Mint

Aquileia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

4.19g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

12 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 103 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 4.19g, 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 103?: RIC VIII Aquileia 103 is a Bronze Small AE2 of Constans (348 AD-350 AD) struck at the Aquileia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Aquileia 103.
How do you identify RIC VIII Aquileia 103?: 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 103?: RIC VIII Aquileia 103 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.19g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.