Constantius II AE3, Soldier (RIC VIII Aquileia 232)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Aquileia 232

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

355 AD-361 AD

Mint

Aquileia

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

diademed

Obverse

D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG

Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right; M behind bust

Reverse

FEL TEMP - REPARATIO

Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman turning to face soldier, raising left arm

About This Type

This RIC VIII Aquileia 232 is an ae3 of Constantius II (355 AD-361 AD), struck at the Aquileia mint. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman turning to face soldier, raising left arm.

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 232?: RIC VIII Aquileia 232 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (355 AD-361 AD) struck at the Aquileia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Aquileia 232.
How do you identify RIC VIII Aquileia 232?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right; M behind bust with the inscription D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman turning to face soldier, raising left arm with the inscription FEL TEMP - REPARATIO. Portrait type: diademed.