What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Cyzicus 25?

RIC VIII Cyzicus 25 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.29g, diameter 15mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantius II AE3, Constantine (RIC VIII Cyzicus 25)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Cyzicus 25

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

337 AD-340 AD

Mint

Cyzicus

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.29g

Diameter

15mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

veiled

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

DV CONSTANTI-NVS PT AVGG

Head of Constantine I, veiled, right

Reverse

SMKΓ Stern

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

About This Type

This RIC VIII Cyzicus 25 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 1.29g, 15mm 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 25?: RIC VIII Cyzicus 25 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (337 AD-340 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Cyzicus 25.
How do you identify RIC VIII Cyzicus 25?: 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 SMKΓ Stern. Portrait type: veiled.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Cyzicus 25?: RIC VIII Cyzicus 25 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.29g, diameter 15mm, die axis 12 h, struck.