How do you identify RIC VIII Constantinople 75?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, veiled, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription DV CONSTANTI-NVS PT AVGG. The reverse depicts Constantine I, veiled, draped, standing right, raising left hand with the inscription VN - MR. Portrait type: draped.

Constantius II AE3 (RIC VIII Constantinople 75)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Constantinople 75

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

347 AD-348 AD

Mint

Constantinople

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

draped

Obverse

DV CONSTANTI-NVS PT AVGG

Bust of Constantine I, veiled, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VN - MR

Constantine I, veiled, draped, standing right, raising left hand

About This Type

This RIC VIII Constantinople 75 is an ae3 of Constantius II (347 AD-348 AD), struck at the Constantinople mint. The reverse depicts Constantine I, veiled, draped, standing right, raising left hand.

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 75?: RIC VIII Constantinople 75 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (347 AD-348 AD) struck at the Constantinople mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Constantinople 75.
How do you identify RIC VIII Constantinople 75?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, veiled, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription DV CONSTANTI-NVS PT AVGG. The reverse depicts Constantine I, veiled, draped, standing right, raising left hand with the inscription VN - MR. Portrait type: draped.