Constantius II AE3, Soldier (RIC VIII Cyzicus 112)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Cyzicus 112

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

355 AD-361 AD

Mint

Cyzicus

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

draped

Obverse

D N FL CL IVLI-ANVS NOB CS

Bust of Julian, bareheaded, 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 112 is an ae3 of Constantius II (355 AD-361 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 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 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 112?: RIC VIII Cyzicus 112 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (355 AD-361 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Cyzicus 112.
How do you identify RIC VIII Cyzicus 112?: The obverse depicts Bust of Julian, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N FL CL IVLI-ANVS NOB CS. 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: draped.