What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Aquileia 23?

RIC VIII Aquileia 23 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.75g, diameter 14mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine II AE3 — RIC VIII Aquileia 23

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Aquileia 23

Ruler

Constantine II

Denomination

AE3

Date

337 AD-340 AD

Mint

Aquileia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.75g

Diameter

14mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTAN-S P F AVG

Bust of Constans, 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 23 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. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.75g, 14mm diameter.

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.

All Constantine II coins Aquileia mint All AE3 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Aquileia 23?: RIC VIII Aquileia 23 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantine II (337 AD-340 AD) struck at the Aquileia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Aquileia 23.
How do you identify RIC VIII Aquileia 23?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTAN-S P F 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.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Aquileia 23?: RIC VIII Aquileia 23 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.75g, diameter 14mm, die axis 6 h, struck.