What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Cyzicus 77?

RIC VIII Cyzicus 77 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.07g, diameter 21mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Constantius II Small AE2 — RIC VIII Cyzicus 77

Obverse

Reverse

Katholische Universität Eichstätt-Ingolstadt

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Cyzicus 77

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Small AE2

Date

348 AD-350 AD

Mint

Cyzicus

Metal

Bronze

Weight

4.07g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

7 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 77 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 4.07g, 21mm 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.

All Constantius II coins Cyzicus mint All Small AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Cyzicus 77?: RIC VIII Cyzicus 77 is a Bronze Small AE2 of Constantius II (348 AD-350 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Cyzicus 77.
How do you identify RIC VIII Cyzicus 77?: 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 77?: RIC VIII Cyzicus 77 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.07g, diameter 21mm, die axis 7 h, struck.