RIC VIII Cyzicus 84 — Constantius II Small AE2
RIC VIII Cyzicus 84 · 348 AD-350 AD · Cyzicus
Obverse
Reverse
Universität Regensburg, Münzsammlung
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 cross 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 84 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 cross 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 4.12g, 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 84?
- RIC VIII Cyzicus 84 is a Bronze Small AE2 of Constantius II (348 AD-350 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Cyzicus 84.
- How do you identify RIC VIII Cyzicus 84?
- 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 cross 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 84?
- RIC VIII Cyzicus 84 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.12g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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