Constantius II Reduced AE2, Soldier reverse
RIC VIII Heraclea 82 · 351 AD-355 AD · Heraclea Thracica
Obverse
Reverse
Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn
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.
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.
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