What is RIC VIII Aquileia 75?

RIC VIII Aquileia 75 is a Bronze AE3 of Constans (345 AD) struck at the Aquileia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Aquileia 75.

How do you identify RIC VIII Aquileia 75?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTAN-S P F AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, head turned back, holding a wreath in each hand with the inscription VICTOR-IA AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.

Constans AE3 — RIC VIII Aquileia 75

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Aquileia 75

Ruler

Constans

Denomination

AE3

Date

345 AD

Mint

Aquileia

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

CONSTAN-S P F AVG

Bust of Constans, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VICTOR-IA AVGG

Victory, winged, draped, walking left, head turned back, holding a wreath in each hand

About This Type

This RIC VIII Aquileia 75 is an ae3 of Constans (345 AD), struck at the Aquileia mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, head turned back, holding a wreath in each hand.

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 75?: RIC VIII Aquileia 75 is a Bronze AE3 of Constans (345 AD) struck at the Aquileia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Aquileia 75.
How do you identify RIC VIII Aquileia 75?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTAN-S P F AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, head turned back, holding a wreath in each hand with the inscription VICTOR-IA AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.