What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Heraclea 82?

RIC VIII Heraclea 82 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.18g, diameter 23mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Constantius II Reduced AE2 — RIC VIII Heraclea 82

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Heraclea 82

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Reduced AE2

Date

351 AD-355 AD

Mint

Heraclea Thracica

Metal

Bronze

Weight

5.18g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG

Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO

Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman diademed, facing soldier, extending left arm; Γ in left field

About This Type

This RIC VIII Heraclea 82 is a reduced ae2 of Constantius II (351 AD-355 AD), struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman diademed, facing soldier, extending left arm; Γ in left field. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 5.18g, 23mm diameter.

About the Reduced AE2

Reduced AE2 denotes a late Roman bronze coin originally struck to the AE2 standard but at a reduced weight, typically from a period of monetary contraction. The distinction matters for dating — reduced issues generally come later in a series.

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 Reduced AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Heraclea 82?: RIC VIII Heraclea 82 is a Bronze Reduced AE2 of Constantius II (351 AD-355 AD) struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Heraclea 82.
How do you identify RIC VIII Heraclea 82?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman diademed, facing soldier, extending left arm; Γ in left field with the inscription FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Heraclea 82?: RIC VIII Heraclea 82 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.18g, diameter 23mm, die axis 5 h, struck.