What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Aquileia 97?

RIC VIII Aquileia 97 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.02g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constans Large AE2 — RIC VIII Aquileia 97

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Aquileia 97

Ruler

Constans

Denomination

Large AE2

Date

348 AD-350 AD

Mint

Aquileia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

5.02g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANT-IVS P F AVG

Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

FEL TEMP - REPARATIO

Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, standing left on galley, holding phoenix on globe in right hand and standard with Chi-Rho on banner in left hand; steering the ship, seated Victory

About This Type

This RIC VIII Aquileia 97 is a large ae2 of Constans (348 AD-350 AD), struck at the Aquileia mint. The reverse depicts Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, standing left on galley, holding phoenix on globe in right hand and standard with Chi-Rho on banner in left hand; steering the ship, seated Victory. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 5.02g, 22mm diameter.

About the Large AE2

Large AE2 is a size classification for late Roman bronze coins at the upper end of the AE2 range, typically 23–25mm. These heavier pieces often date to the earlier years of a weight standard before the usual reduction over time.

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 97?: RIC VIII Aquileia 97 is a Bronze Large AE2 of Constans (348 AD-350 AD) struck at the Aquileia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Aquileia 97.
How do you identify RIC VIII Aquileia 97?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANT-IVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, standing left on galley, holding phoenix on globe in right hand and standard with Chi-Rho on banner in left hand; steering the ship, seated Victory with the inscription FEL TEMP - REPARATIO. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Aquileia 97?: RIC VIII Aquileia 97 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.02g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.