Constantius II Reduced AE2 — RIC VIII Constantinople 112

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Constantinople 112

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Reduced AE2

Date

351 AD-355 AD

Mint

Constantinople

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

diademed

Obverse

D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG

Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, 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 112 is a reduced 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.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Constantinople 112?: RIC VIII Constantinople 112 is a Bronze Reduced AE2 of Constantius II (351 AD-355 AD) struck at the Constantinople mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Constantinople 112.
How do you identify RIC VIII Constantinople 112?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right; Δ behind bust with the inscription D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG. 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: diademed.