What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Aquileia 240?

RIC VIII Aquileia 240 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.54g, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantius II AE3, Julian (RIC VIII Aquileia 240)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Aquileia 240

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

355 AD-361 AD

Mint

Aquileia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.54g

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N IVLIANVS NOB CAES

Bust of Julian, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right; M behind bust

Reverse

SPES REI - PVBLICE

Julian, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VIII Aquileia 240 is an ae3 of Constantius II (355 AD-361 AD), struck at the Aquileia mint. The reverse depicts Julian, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.54g.

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 240?: RIC VIII Aquileia 240 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (355 AD-361 AD) struck at the Aquileia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Aquileia 240.
How do you identify RIC VIII Aquileia 240?: The obverse depicts Bust of Julian, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right; M behind bust with the inscription D N IVLIANVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Julian, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand with the inscription SPES REI - PVBLICE. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Aquileia 240?: RIC VIII Aquileia 240 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.54g, die axis 6 h, struck.