Constantius II Small AE2 — RIC VIII Cyzicus 102

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Cyzicus 102

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Small AE2

Date

351 AD-354 AD

Mint

Cyzicus

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

diademed

Obverse

D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG

Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO

Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman wearing pointed cap, facing soldier, raising right arm

About This Type

This RIC VIII Cyzicus 102 is a small ae2 of Constantius II (351 AD-354 AD), struck at the Cyzicus mint. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman wearing pointed cap, facing soldier, raising right arm.

About the Small AE2

Small AE2 is a size classification for late Roman bronze coins at the lower end of the AE2 range, typically 21–22mm. These lighter pieces often represent a reduced weight standard late in a denomination's production cycle.

About the Cyzicus Mint

Cyzicus (in modern Turkey) was a major eastern mint from the third century onward. Its mint mark typically appears as a variant of SMK in the reverse exergue of late Roman coinage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Cyzicus 102?: RIC VIII Cyzicus 102 is a Bronze Small AE2 of Constantius II (351 AD-354 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Cyzicus 102.
How do you identify RIC VIII Cyzicus 102?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman wearing pointed cap, facing soldier, raising right arm with the inscription FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO. Portrait type: diademed.