RIC VIII Heraclea 45 Constantius II obverse, Head of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, right Obverse
RIC VIII Heraclea 45 Constantius II reverse, VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX within a wreath Reverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC VIII Heraclea 45
Ruler
Constantius II
Denomination
AE3
Date
347 AD-348 AD
Mint
Heraclea Thracica
Metal
Bronze
Weight
1.07g
Diameter
13mm
Die Axis
12 h
Portrait Type
diademed
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG

Head of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, right

Reverse

VOT XX MVLT XXX

VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX within a wreath

About This Type

This RIC VIII Heraclea 45 is an ae3 of Constantius II (347 AD-348 AD), struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint. The reverse depicts VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX within a wreath. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.07g, 13mm 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Heraclea 45?
RIC VIII Heraclea 45 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (347 AD-348 AD) struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Heraclea 45.
How do you identify RIC VIII Heraclea 45?
The obverse depicts Head of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, right with the inscription D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX within a wreath with the inscription VOT XX MVLT XXX. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Heraclea 45?
RIC VIII Heraclea 45 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.07g, diameter 13mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

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