How do you identify RIC VIII Constantinople 70?

The obverse depicts Head of Constans, rosette-diademed, right with the inscription D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG. The reverse depicts VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX within a wreath with the inscription CONS∈. Portrait type: diademed.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Constantinople 70?

RIC VIII Constantinople 70 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.49g, diameter 14mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantius II AE3 (RIC VIII Constantinople 70)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Constantinople 70

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

347 AD-348 AD

Mint

Constantinople

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.49g

Diameter

14mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG

Head of Constans, rosette-diademed, right

Reverse

CONS∈

VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX within a wreath

About This Type

This RIC VIII Constantinople 70 is an ae3 of Constantius II (347 AD-348 AD), struck at the Constantinople mint. The reverse depicts VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX within a wreath. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.49g, 14mm 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 70?: RIC VIII Constantinople 70 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (347 AD-348 AD) struck at the Constantinople mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Constantinople 70.
How do you identify RIC VIII Constantinople 70?: The obverse depicts Head of Constans, rosette-diademed, right with the inscription D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG. The reverse depicts VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX within a wreath with the inscription CONS∈. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Constantinople 70?: RIC VIII Constantinople 70 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.49g, diameter 14mm, die axis 6 h, struck.