What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Heraclea 13?

RIC VIII Heraclea 13 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.35g, diameter 15mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantius II AE3 (RIC VIII Heraclea 13)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Heraclea 13

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

337 AD-340 AD

Mint

Heraclea Thracica

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.35g

Diameter

15mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

DV CONSTANTI-NVS PT AVGG

Bust of Constantine I, veiled, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

DIVVS CONSTANTI-NVS AVG PATER AVGG

Constantine I, veiled, draped, riding right in quadriga; Hand of God reaches down to him

About This Type

This RIC VIII Heraclea 13 is an ae3 of Constantius II (337 AD-340 AD), struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint. The reverse depicts Constantine I, veiled, draped, riding right in quadriga; Hand of God reaches down to him. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.35g, 15mm 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 Heraclea Thracica Mint

Heraclea Thracica (modern Eregli, Turkey) was a late Roman mint established during Diocletian's reform, producing coinage from the late third through the mid-fifth century.

All Constantius II coins Heraclea Thracica mint All AE3 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Heraclea 13?: RIC VIII Heraclea 13 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (337 AD-340 AD) struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Heraclea 13.
How do you identify RIC VIII Heraclea 13?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, veiled, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription DV CONSTANTI-NVS PT AVGG. The reverse depicts Constantine I, veiled, draped, riding right in quadriga; Hand of God reaches down to him with the inscription DIVVS CONSTANTI-NVS AVG PATER AVGG. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Heraclea 13?: RIC VIII Heraclea 13 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.35g, diameter 15mm, die axis 12 h, struck.