Constantius II Small AE2, Constantius II reverse
RIC VIII Heraclea 69 · 348 AD-351 AD · Heraclea Thracica
Obverse
Reverse
Katholische Universität Eichstätt-Ingolstadt
Obverse
D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG
Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, left, holding globe in right hand
Reverse
FEL TEMP - REPARATIO
Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding standard in right hand and resting left hand on shield; before him, two bound captives, leaning left, heads turned toward each other
About This Type
This RIC VIII Heraclea 69 is a small ae2 of Constantius II (348 AD-351 AD), struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint. The reverse depicts Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding standard in right hand and resting left hand on shield; before him, two bound captives, leaning left, heads turned toward each other. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 4.65g, 21mm diameter.
About the Small AE2
Small AE2 is a size classification for late Roman bronze coins at the lower end of the AE2 range, typically 21–22mm. These lighter pieces often represent a reduced weight standard late in a denomination's production cycle.
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 69?
- RIC VIII Heraclea 69 is a Bronze Small AE2 of Constantius II (348 AD-351 AD) struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Heraclea 69.
- How do you identify RIC VIII Heraclea 69?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, left, holding globe in right hand with the inscription D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding standard in right hand and resting left hand on shield; before him, two bound captives, leaning left, heads turned toward each other with the inscription FEL TEMP - REPARATIO. Portrait type: diademed.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Heraclea 69?
- RIC VIII Heraclea 69 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.65g, diameter 21mm, die axis 5 h, struck.
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