Constantius Gallus Reduced AE2, Soldier reverse
RIC VIII Constantinople 110 · 351 AD-355 AD · Constantinople · Issued under Constantius II
Obverse
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Obverse
D N FL CL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES
Bust of Constantius Gallus, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right; Δ behind bust
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 110 is a reduced ae2 of Constantius Gallus, issued under 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.
About the Reduced AE2
Reduced AE2 denotes a late Roman bronze coin originally struck to the AE2 standard but at a reduced weight, typically from a period of monetary contraction. The distinction matters for dating, reduced issues generally come later in a series.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VIII Constantinople 110?
- RIC VIII Constantinople 110 is a Bronze Reduced AE2 of Constantius Gallus issued under Constantius II (351 AD-355 AD) struck at the Constantinople mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Constantinople 110.
- How do you identify RIC VIII Constantinople 110?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius Gallus, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right; Δ behind bust 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.
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