How do you identify RIC VIII Heraclea 57?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constantinopolis, laureate with crested helmet, wearing ornamental mantle and necklace, sceptre over left shoulder, left with the inscription CONSTAN-TINOPOLI. The reverse depicts VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX within a wreath with the inscription // [Punkt) S]MHΓ. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Heraclea 57?

RIC VIII Heraclea 57 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.45g, diameter 15mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Constantius II AE3 (RIC VIII Heraclea 57)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Heraclea 57

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

347 AD-348 AD

Mint

Heraclea Thracica

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.45g

Diameter

15mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTAN-TINOPOLI

Bust of Constantinopolis, laureate with crested helmet, wearing ornamental mantle and necklace, sceptre over left shoulder, left

Reverse

// [Punkt) S]MHΓ

VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX within a wreath

About This Type

This RIC VIII Heraclea 57 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 1.45g, 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 57?: RIC VIII Heraclea 57 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (347 AD-348 AD) struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Heraclea 57.
How do you identify RIC VIII Heraclea 57?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantinopolis, laureate with crested helmet, wearing ornamental mantle and necklace, sceptre over left shoulder, left with the inscription CONSTAN-TINOPOLI. The reverse depicts VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX within a wreath with the inscription // [Punkt) S]MHΓ. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Heraclea 57?: RIC VIII Heraclea 57 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.45g, diameter 15mm, die axis 5 h, struck.