Constans Small AE2, Soldier reverse
RIC VIII Cyzicus 72 · 348 AD-350 AD · Cyzicus · Issued under Constantius II
Obverse
Reverse
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Obverse
CONSTANS P F AVG
Bust of Constans, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, left, holding globe in right hand
Reverse
FEL TEMP REPA-RATIO
Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing right, head left, leading small bare-headed figure from a hut beneath a tree with right hand and holding spear in left hand; spear pointing downwards between soldier's legs
About This Type
This RIC VIII Cyzicus 72 is a small ae2 of Constans, issued under Constantius II (348 AD-350 AD), struck at the Cyzicus mint. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing right, head left, leading small bare-headed figure from a hut beneath a tree with right hand and holding spear in left hand; spear pointing downwards between soldier's legs. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 4.63g, 20mm diameter.
About the Small AE2
Small AE2 is a size classification for late Roman bronze coins at the lower end of the AE2 range, typically 21–22mm. These lighter pieces often represent a reduced weight standard late in a denomination's production cycle.
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 72?
- RIC VIII Cyzicus 72 is a Bronze Small AE2 of Constans issued under Constantius II (348 AD-350 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Cyzicus 72.
- How do you identify RIC VIII Cyzicus 72?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, left, holding globe in right hand with the inscription CONSTANS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing right, head left, leading small bare-headed figure from a hut beneath a tree with right hand and holding spear in left hand; spear pointing downwards between soldier's legs with the inscription FEL TEMP REPA-RATIO. Portrait type: diademed.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Cyzicus 72?
- RIC VIII Cyzicus 72 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.63g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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