Constantius II AE3 (RIC VIII Heraclea 15)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Heraclea 15

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

337 AD-340 AD

Mint

Heraclea Thracica

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

CONSTAN-TINVS AVG

Bust of Constantine II, laureate, cuirassed, right

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 Heraclea 15 is an ae3 of Constantius II (337 AD-340 AD), struck at the Heraclea Thracica 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.

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 15?: RIC VIII Heraclea 15 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (337 AD-340 AD) struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Heraclea 15.
How do you identify RIC VIII Heraclea 15?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTAN-TINVS 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.