RIC VIII Aquileia 33 Constantine II obverse — Bust of Constantius II, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right Obverse
RIC VIII Aquileia 33 Constantine II reverse — Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing front, heads turned towa... Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference
RIC VIII Aquileia 33
Ruler
Constantine II
Denomination
AE3
Date
340 AD
Mint
Aquileia
Metal
Bronze
Weight
1.02g
Diameter
16mm
Die Axis
11 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

CONSTANT-IVS P F AVG

Bust of Constantius II, 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 33 is an ae3 of Constantine II (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 1.02g, 16mm 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Aquileia 33?
RIC VIII Aquileia 33 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantine II (340 AD) struck at the Aquileia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Aquileia 33.
How do you identify RIC VIII Aquileia 33?
The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANT-IVS 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 33?
RIC VIII Aquileia 33 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.02g, diameter 16mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

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