What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Cyzicus 80?

RIC VIII Cyzicus 80 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.68g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantius II Small AE2 — RIC VIII Cyzicus 80

Obverse

Reverse

Universität Regensburg, Münzsammlung

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Cyzicus 80

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Small AE2

Date

348 AD-350 AD

Mint

Cyzicus

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.68g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG

Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, left, holding globe in right hand

Reverse

FEL TEMP - REPARATIO

Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding standard with Chi-Rho on banner in right hand and resting left hand on shield; before him, two kneeling captives, heads turned toward each other

About This Type

This RIC VIII Cyzicus 80 is a small ae2 of Constantius II (348 AD-350 AD), struck at the Cyzicus mint. The reverse depicts Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding standard with Chi-Rho on banner in right hand and resting left hand on shield; before him, two kneeling captives, heads turned toward each other. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.68g, 22mm 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 80?: RIC VIII Cyzicus 80 is a Bronze Small AE2 of Constantius II (348 AD-350 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Cyzicus 80.
How do you identify RIC VIII Cyzicus 80?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, left, holding globe in right hand with the inscription D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding standard with Chi-Rho on banner in right hand and resting left hand on shield; before him, two kneeling captives, heads turned toward each other with the inscription FEL TEMP - REPARATIO. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Cyzicus 80?: RIC VIII Cyzicus 80 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.68g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.