What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Heraclea 17?

RIC VIII Heraclea 17 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.43g, diameter 16mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantius II AE3 (RIC VIII Heraclea 17)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Heraclea 17

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

337 AD-340 AD

Mint

Heraclea Thracica

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.43g

Diameter

16mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTI-NVS V M AVG

Bust of Constantine II, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, 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 17 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. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.43g, 16mm 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 17?: RIC VIII Heraclea 17 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (337 AD-340 AD) struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Heraclea 17.
How do you identify RIC VIII Heraclea 17?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTI-NVS V M 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 Heraclea 17?: RIC VIII Heraclea 17 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.43g, diameter 16mm, die axis 12 h, struck.