What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Heraclea 89?

RIC VIII Heraclea 89 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.47g, diameter 18mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Constantius II Reduced AE2 — RIC VIII Heraclea 89

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Heraclea 89

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Reduced AE2

Date

351 AD-355 AD

Mint

Heraclea Thracica

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.47g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N CONSTAN-TIVS NOB C

Bust of Constantius Gallus, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right; Δ behind bust

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

About This Type

This RIC VIII Heraclea 89 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. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.47g, 18mm 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 89?: RIC VIII Heraclea 89 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 89.
How do you identify RIC VIII Heraclea 89?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius Gallus, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right; Δ behind bust with the inscription D N CONSTAN-TIVS NOB C. 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 with the inscription FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Heraclea 89?: RIC VIII Heraclea 89 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.47g, diameter 18mm, die axis 11 h, struck.