Constantius Gallus Reduced AE2, Soldier reverse
RIC VIII Heraclea 89 · 351 AD-355 AD · Heraclea Thracica · Issued under Constantius II
Obverse
Reverse
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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 Gallus, issued under 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VIII Heraclea 89?
- RIC VIII Heraclea 89 is a Bronze Reduced AE2 of Constantius Gallus issued under 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.
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