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.

Constantius II AE3 (RIC VIII Constantinople 50)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Constantinople 50

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

337 AD-340 AD

Mint

Constantinople

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.33g

Die Axis

12 h

Manufacturing

struck

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 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.

All Constantius II coins Constantinople mint All AE3 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Constantinople 50?: RIC VIII Constantinople 50 is a Bronze AE3 of 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.