Constantius II AE3, Constantine reverse
RIC VIII Cyzicus 4 · 337 AD-340 AD · Cyzicus
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
DV CONSTANTI-NVS PT AVGG
Bust of Constantine I, veiled, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
SMK[...]
Constantine I, veiled, draped, riding right in quadriga; Hand of God reaches down to him
About This Type
This RIC VIII Cyzicus 4 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 0.69g, 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 4?
- RIC VIII Cyzicus 4 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (337 AD-340 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Cyzicus 4.
- How do you identify RIC VIII Cyzicus 4?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, veiled, draped, cuirassed, 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 SMK[...]. Portrait type: draped.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Cyzicus 4?
- RIC VIII Cyzicus 4 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 0.69g, diameter 15mm, die axis 10 h, struck.
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