How do you identify RIC VIII Cyzicus 54?

The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, veiled, right with the inscription DV CONSTANTI-NVS PT AVGG. The reverse depicts Constantine I, veiled, draped, standing right with the inscription VN - MR. Portrait type: veiled.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Cyzicus 54?

RIC VIII Cyzicus 54 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 0.89g, diameter 16mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Constantius II AE3, Constantine (RIC VIII Cyzicus 54)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Cyzicus 54

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

347 AD-348 AD

Mint

Cyzicus

Metal

Bronze

Weight

0.89g

Diameter

16mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

veiled

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

DV CONSTANTI-NVS PT AVGG

Head of Constantine I, veiled, right

Reverse

VN - MR

Constantine I, veiled, draped, standing right

About This Type

This RIC VIII Cyzicus 54 is an ae3 of Constantius II (347 AD-348 AD), struck at the Cyzicus mint. The reverse depicts Constantine I, veiled, draped, standing right. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 0.89g, 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.

All Constantius II coins Cyzicus mint All AE3 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Cyzicus 54?: RIC VIII Cyzicus 54 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (347 AD-348 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Cyzicus 54.
How do you identify RIC VIII Cyzicus 54?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, veiled, right with the inscription DV CONSTANTI-NVS PT AVGG. The reverse depicts Constantine I, veiled, draped, standing right with the inscription VN - MR. Portrait type: veiled.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Cyzicus 54?: RIC VIII Cyzicus 54 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 0.89g, diameter 16mm, die axis 1 h, struck.