Constantius II AE3 (RIC VIII Cyzicus 15)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Cyzicus 15

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

337 AD-340 AD

Mint

Cyzicus

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

D N CONSTAN-TINVS P F AVG

Head of Constantine II, laureate, right

Reverse

GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS

Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, facing front, heads toward each other, each holding inverted spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, a standard

About This Type

This RIC VIII Cyzicus 15 is an ae3 of Constantius II (337 AD-340 AD), struck at the Cyzicus mint. The reverse depicts Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, facing front, heads toward each other, each holding inverted spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, a standard.

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.

All Constantius II coins Cyzicus mint All AE3 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Cyzicus 15?: RIC VIII Cyzicus 15 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (337 AD-340 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Cyzicus 15.
How do you identify RIC VIII Cyzicus 15?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantine II, laureate, right with the inscription D N CONSTAN-TINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, facing front, heads toward each other, each holding inverted spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, a standard with the inscription GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS. Portrait type: laureate.