What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Cyzicus 95?

RIC VIII Cyzicus 95 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.7g, diameter 24mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantius II Large AE2 (RIC VIII Cyzicus 95)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Cyzicus 95

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Large AE2

Date

351 AD-354 AD

Mint

Cyzicus

Metal

Bronze

Weight

4.7g

Diameter

24mm

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, right

Reverse

FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO

Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman bearded, facing soldier, raising right arm

About This Type

This RIC VIII Cyzicus 95 is a large ae2 of Constantius II (351 AD-354 AD), struck at the Cyzicus mint. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman bearded, facing soldier, raising right arm. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 4.7g, 24mm diameter.

About the Large AE2

Large AE2 is a size classification for late Roman bronze coins at the upper end of the AE2 range, typically 23–25mm. These heavier pieces often date to the earlier years of a weight standard before the usual reduction over time.

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 95?: RIC VIII Cyzicus 95 is a Bronze Large AE2 of Constantius II (351 AD-354 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Cyzicus 95.
How do you identify RIC VIII Cyzicus 95?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman bearded, facing soldier, raising right arm with the inscription FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Cyzicus 95?: RIC VIII Cyzicus 95 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.7g, diameter 24mm, die axis 12 h, struck.