Constantius II AE3 — RIC VIII Constantinople 149

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Constantinople 149

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

355 AD-361 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

Reverse

SPES REI - PVBLICE

Constantius II, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VIII Constantinople 149 is an ae3 of Constantius II (355 AD-361 AD), struck at the Constantinople mint. The reverse depicts Constantius II, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand.

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 149?: RIC VIII Constantinople 149 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (355 AD-361 AD) struck at the Constantinople mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Constantinople 149.
How do you identify RIC VIII Constantinople 149?: 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, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand with the inscription SPES REI - PVBLICE. Portrait type: diademed.