RIC VIII Cyzicus 50 Constantius II obverse, Head of Constans, laureate, right Obverse
RIC VIII Cyzicus 50 Constantius II reverse, VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX within a wreath Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC VIII Cyzicus 50
Ruler
Constantius II
Denomination
AE3
Date
347 AD-348 AD
Mint
Cyzicus
Metal
Bronze
Weight
1.14g
Diameter
16mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

CONSTANS P F AVG

Head of Constans, laureate, right

Reverse

VOT / XX / MVLT / XXX // SMKΓ

VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX within a wreath

About This Type

This RIC VIII Cyzicus 50 is an ae3 of Constantius II (347 AD-348 AD), struck at the Cyzicus mint. The reverse depicts VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX within a wreath. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.14g, 16mm 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 50?
RIC VIII Cyzicus 50 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (347 AD-348 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Cyzicus 50.
How do you identify RIC VIII Cyzicus 50?
The obverse depicts Head of Constans, laureate, right with the inscription CONSTANS P F AVG. The reverse depicts VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX within a wreath with the inscription VOT / XX / MVLT / XXX // SMKΓ. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Cyzicus 50?
RIC VIII Cyzicus 50 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.14g, diameter 16mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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