What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Constantinople 107?

RIC VIII Constantinople 107 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.08g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantius II Large AE2 — RIC VIII Constantinople 107

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Constantinople 107

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Large AE2

Date

351 AD-355 AD

Mint

Constantinople

Metal

Bronze

Weight

5.08g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N FL CL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES

Bust of Constantius Gallus, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO

Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman wearing pointed cap, facing soldier, extending left arm

About This Type

This RIC VIII Constantinople 107 is a large ae2 of Constantius II (351 AD-355 AD), struck at the Constantinople mint. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman wearing pointed cap, facing soldier, extending left arm. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 5.08g, 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 Constantinople Mint

Constantinople (modern Istanbul) became the principal mint of the eastern Roman Empire after its foundation in 330 AD. It remained the dominant mint for gold coinage throughout the Byzantine period.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Constantinople 107?: RIC VIII Constantinople 107 is a Bronze Large AE2 of Constantius II (351 AD-355 AD) struck at the Constantinople mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Constantinople 107.
How do you identify RIC VIII Constantinople 107?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius Gallus, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N FL CL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman wearing pointed cap, facing soldier, extending left arm with the inscription FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Constantinople 107?: RIC VIII Constantinople 107 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.08g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.