Theodora AE3, Pietas reverse
RIC VIII Constantinople 50 · 337 AD-340 AD · Constantinople · Issued under Constantius II
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
FL MAX THEO-DORAE AVG
Bust of Theodora, hair elaborately dressed, wearing plain mantle and necklace, right
Reverse
PIETAS - ROMANA
Pietas, draped, standing front, head right, carrying an infant at her breast in right hand
About This Type
This RIC VIII Constantinople 50 is an ae3 of Theodora, issued under Constantius II (337 AD-340 AD), struck at the Constantinople mint. The reverse depicts Pietas, draped, standing front, head right, carrying an infant at her breast in right hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.33g.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VIII Constantinople 50?
- RIC VIII Constantinople 50 is a Bronze AE3 of Theodora issued under Constantius II (337 AD-340 AD) struck at the Constantinople mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Constantinople 50.
- How do you identify RIC VIII Constantinople 50?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Theodora, hair elaborately dressed, wearing plain mantle and necklace, right with the inscription FL MAX THEO-DORAE AVG. The reverse depicts Pietas, draped, standing front, head right, carrying an infant at her breast in right hand with the inscription PIETAS - ROMANA.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Constantinople 50?
- RIC VIII Constantinople 50 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.33g, die axis 12 h, struck.
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