What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Cyzicus 19?

RIC VIII Cyzicus 19 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.77g, diameter 14mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantius II AE3, Constantine (RIC VIII Cyzicus 19)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Cyzicus 19

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

337 AD-340 AD

Mint

Cyzicus

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.77g

Diameter

14mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

veiled

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

DV CONSTANTI-NVS PT AVGG

Head of Constantine I, veiled, right

Reverse

SMKA°

Constantine I, veiled, draped, riding right in quadriga; Hand of God reaches down to him

About This Type

This RIC VIII Cyzicus 19 is an ae3 of Constantius II (337 AD-340 AD), struck at the Cyzicus mint. The reverse depicts Constantine I, veiled, draped, riding right in quadriga; Hand of God reaches down to him. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.77g, 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 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 19?: RIC VIII Cyzicus 19 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (337 AD-340 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Cyzicus 19.
How do you identify RIC VIII Cyzicus 19?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, veiled, right with the inscription DV CONSTANTI-NVS PT AVGG. The reverse depicts Constantine I, veiled, draped, riding right in quadriga; Hand of God reaches down to him with the inscription SMKA°. Portrait type: veiled.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Cyzicus 19?: RIC VIII Cyzicus 19 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.77g, diameter 14mm, die axis 6 h, struck.