How do you identify RIC VIII Cyzicus 51?

The obverse depicts Head of Constans, pearl-diademed, right with the inscription CONSTANS P F AVG. The reverse depicts VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX within a wreath with the inscription SMKΓ. Portrait type: diademed.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Cyzicus 51?

RIC VIII Cyzicus 51 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.39g, diameter 15mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantius II AE3 (RIC VIII Cyzicus 51)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Cyzicus 51

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

347 AD-348 AD

Mint

Cyzicus

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.39g

Diameter

15mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANS P F AVG

Head of Constans, pearl-diademed, right

Reverse

SMKΓ

VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX within a wreath

About This Type

This RIC VIII Cyzicus 51 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 1.39g, 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 51?: RIC VIII Cyzicus 51 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (347 AD-348 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Cyzicus 51.
How do you identify RIC VIII Cyzicus 51?: The obverse depicts Head of Constans, pearl-diademed, right with the inscription CONSTANS P F AVG. The reverse depicts VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX within a wreath with the inscription SMKΓ. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Cyzicus 51?: RIC VIII Cyzicus 51 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.39g, diameter 15mm, die axis 12 h, struck.