Constantius II Small AE2 — RIC VIII Heraclea 75

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Heraclea 75

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Small AE2

Date

348 AD-351 AD

Mint

Heraclea Thracica

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

diademed

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 75 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.

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.

All Constantius II coins Heraclea Thracica mint All Small AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Heraclea 75?: RIC VIII Heraclea 75 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 75.
How do you identify RIC VIII Heraclea 75?: 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.