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.

Constantius II Small AE2 — RIC VIII Cyzicus 72

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Cyzicus 72

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Small AE2

Date

348 AD-350 AD

Mint

Cyzicus

Metal

Bronze

Weight

4.63g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

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 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Cyzicus 72?: RIC VIII Cyzicus 72 is a Bronze Small AE2 of 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.