Constantius II AE3 — RIC VIII Constantinople 136

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Constantinople 136

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

355 AD-361 AD

Mint

Constantinople

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

draped

Obverse

D N CL IVLIANVS NOB CAES

Bust of Julian, 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 bearded, facing soldier, extending left arm

About This Type

This RIC VIII Constantinople 136 is an ae3 of Constantius II (355 AD-361 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 bearded, facing soldier, extending left arm.

About the AE3

AE3 is a modern size classification for late Roman bronze coins measuring 17–21mm in diameter. It is the most common denomination class in the Constantinian period, encompassing the small nummi and reduced folles that circulated in enormous quantities. GLORIA EXERCITVS and camp gate types are typical AE3 reverses.

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 136?: RIC VIII Constantinople 136 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (355 AD-361 AD) struck at the Constantinople mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Constantinople 136.
How do you identify RIC VIII Constantinople 136?: The obverse depicts Bust of Julian, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N CL IVLIANVS 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 bearded, facing soldier, extending left arm with the inscription FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO. Portrait type: draped.