Constantine I AE3, Constantine reverse
RIC VIII Cyzicus 25 · 337 AD-340 AD · Cyzicus · Issued under Constantius II
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
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 Constantine I, issued under 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VIII Cyzicus 25?
- RIC VIII Cyzicus 25 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantine I issued under 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.
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