Constantine II AE3 — RIC VIII Aquileia 17

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Aquileia 17

Ruler

Constantine II

Denomination

AE3

Date

337 AD-340 AD

Mint

Aquileia

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG

Bust of Constantine I, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS

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

About This Type

This RIC VIII Aquileia 17 is an ae3 of Constantine II (337 AD-340 AD), struck at the Aquileia mint. The reverse depicts Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing front, heads turned toward each another, each holding inverted spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, a standard.

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 17?: RIC VIII Aquileia 17 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantine II (337 AD-340 AD) struck at the Aquileia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Aquileia 17.
How do you identify RIC VIII Aquileia 17?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG. The reverse depicts Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing front, heads turned toward each another, 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.