What is RIC VIII Aquileia 108?

RIC VIII Aquileia 108 is a Bronze AE3 of Constans (348 AD-350 AD) struck at the Aquileia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Aquileia 108.

Constans AE3 — RIC VIII Aquileia 108

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Aquileia 108

Ruler

Constans

Denomination

AE3

Date

348 AD-350 AD

Mint

Aquileia

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

diademed

Obverse

D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG

Bust of Constans, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

FEL TEMP - REPARATIO

Constans, draped, cuirassed, standing left on galley, holding phoenix on globe in right hand and standard with Chi-Rho on banner in left hand; steering the ship, seated Victory

About This Type

This RIC VIII Aquileia 108 is an ae3 of Constans (348 AD-350 AD), struck at the Aquileia mint. The reverse depicts Constans, draped, cuirassed, standing left on galley, holding phoenix on globe in right hand and standard with Chi-Rho on banner in left hand; steering the ship, seated Victory.

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 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 108?: RIC VIII Aquileia 108 is a Bronze AE3 of Constans (348 AD-350 AD) struck at the Aquileia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Aquileia 108.
How do you identify RIC VIII Aquileia 108?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Constans, draped, cuirassed, standing left on galley, holding phoenix on globe in right hand and standard with Chi-Rho on banner in left hand; steering the ship, seated Victory with the inscription FEL TEMP - REPARATIO. Portrait type: diademed.