What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Aquileia 98?

RIC VIII Aquileia 98 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.76g, diameter 23mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Constans Large AE2 — RIC VIII Aquileia 98

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Aquileia 98

Ruler

Constans

Denomination

Large AE2

Date

348 AD-350 AD

Mint

Aquileia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

4.76g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N CONSTAN-TIVS 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 98 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 4.76g, 23mm 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 98?: RIC VIII Aquileia 98 is a Bronze Large AE2 of Constans (348 AD-350 AD) struck at the Aquileia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Aquileia 98.
How do you identify RIC VIII Aquileia 98?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N CONSTAN-TIVS 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 98?: RIC VIII Aquileia 98 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.76g, diameter 23mm, die axis 5 h, struck.