What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Cyzicus 9?

RIC VIII Cyzicus 9 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.88g, diameter 25mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantius II AE3 (RIC VIII Cyzicus 9)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Cyzicus 9

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

337 AD-340 AD

Mint

Cyzicus

Metal

Bronze

Weight

5.88g

Diameter

25mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTI-VS P F AVG

Bust of Constantius II, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, left

Reverse

GLOR•IA EXERC-ITVS

Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, facing front, heads toward each other, each holding inverted spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, a standard

About This Type

This RIC VIII Cyzicus 9 is an ae3 of Constantius II (337 AD-340 AD), struck at the Cyzicus mint. The reverse depicts Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, facing front, heads toward each other, each holding inverted spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, a standard. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 5.88g, 25mm diameter.

About the AE3

AE3 is a modern size classification for late Roman bronze coins measuring 17–21mm in diameter. It is the most common denomination class in the Constantinian period, encompassing the small nummi and reduced folles that circulated in enormous quantities. GLORIA EXERCITVS and camp gate types are typical AE3 reverses.

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 AE3 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Cyzicus 9?: RIC VIII Cyzicus 9 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (337 AD-340 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Cyzicus 9.
How do you identify RIC VIII Cyzicus 9?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, left with the inscription CONSTANTI-VS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, facing front, heads toward each other, each holding inverted spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, a standard with the inscription GLOR•IA EXERC-ITVS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Cyzicus 9?: RIC VIII Cyzicus 9 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.88g, diameter 25mm, die axis 12 h, struck.