Constans Small AE2 — RIC VIII Aquileia 119

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Aquileia 119

Ruler

Constans

Denomination

Small AE2

Date

348 AD-350 AD

Mint

Aquileia

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

diademed

Obverse

D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG

Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, left, holding globe in right hand; N behind bust

Reverse

FEL TEMP - REPARATIO

Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding standard with Chi-Rho on banner in right hand and resting left hand on shield; before him, two bound captives, kneeling facing, heads turned toward one another

About This Type

This RIC VIII Aquileia 119 is a small ae2 of Constans (348 AD-350 AD), struck at the Aquileia mint. The reverse depicts Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding standard with Chi-Rho on banner in right hand and resting left hand on shield; before him, two bound captives, kneeling facing, heads turned toward one another.

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 119?: RIC VIII Aquileia 119 is a Bronze Small AE2 of Constans (348 AD-350 AD) struck at the Aquileia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Aquileia 119.
How do you identify RIC VIII Aquileia 119?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, left, holding globe in right hand; N behind bust with the inscription D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding standard with Chi-Rho on banner in right hand and resting left hand on shield; before him, two bound captives, kneeling facing, heads turned toward one another with the inscription FEL TEMP - REPARATIO. Portrait type: diademed.