What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Constantinople 66?

RIC VIII Constantinople 66 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.51g, diameter 15mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantius II AE3 (RIC VIII Constantinople 66)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Constantinople 66

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

342 AD

Mint

Constantinople

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.51g

Diameter

15mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG

Head of Constans, pearl-diademed, right

Reverse

VICT - AVG

Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VIII Constantinople 66 is an ae3 of Constantius II (342 AD), struck at the Constantinople mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.51g, 15mm diameter.

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 66?: RIC VIII Constantinople 66 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (342 AD) struck at the Constantinople mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Constantinople 66.
How do you identify RIC VIII Constantinople 66?: The obverse depicts Head of Constans, pearl-diademed, right with the inscription D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICT - AVG. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Constantinople 66?: RIC VIII Constantinople 66 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.51g, diameter 15mm, die axis 12 h, struck.