Constantius II AE3 — RIC VIII Constantinople 25

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Constantinople 25

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

337 AD-340 AD

Mint

Constantinople

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

D N CONSTAN-TINVS P F AVG

Head of Constantine II, laureate, rosette-diademed, right

Reverse

GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS•

Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, facing front, heads toward each other, each holding inverted spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, a standard

About This Type

This RIC VIII Constantinople 25 is an ae3 of Constantius II (337 AD-340 AD), struck at the Constantinople mint. The reverse depicts Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, facing front, heads toward each other, each holding inverted spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, a standard.

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 25?: RIC VIII Constantinople 25 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (337 AD-340 AD) struck at the Constantinople mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Constantinople 25.
How do you identify RIC VIII Constantinople 25?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantine II, laureate, rosette-diademed, right with the inscription D N CONSTAN-TINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, facing front, heads toward each other, each holding inverted spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, a standard with the inscription GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS•. Portrait type: laureate.