What is RIC VIII Aquileia 78?

RIC VIII Aquileia 78 is a Bronze AE3 of Constans (347 AD-348 AD) struck at the Aquileia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Aquileia 78.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Aquileia 78?

RIC VIII Aquileia 78 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.77g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constans AE3 — RIC VIII Aquileia 78

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Aquileia 78

Ruler

Constans

Denomination

AE3

Date

347 AD-348 AD

Mint

Aquileia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.77g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANT-IVS P F AVG

Bust of Constantius II, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN

Two Victories, winged, draped, standing facing each other, each holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VIII Aquileia 78 is an ae3 of Constans (347 AD-348 AD), struck at the Aquileia mint. The reverse depicts Two Victories, winged, draped, standing facing each other, each holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.77g, 17mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Aquileia 78?: RIC VIII Aquileia 78 is a Bronze AE3 of Constans (347 AD-348 AD) struck at the Aquileia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Aquileia 78.
How do you identify RIC VIII Aquileia 78?: 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 Victories, winged, draped, standing facing each other, each holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Aquileia 78?: RIC VIII Aquileia 78 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.77g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.