Constantius II AE3, Soldier (RIC VIII Heraclea 95)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Heraclea 95

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

355 AD-361 AD

Mint

Heraclea Thracica

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

draped

Obverse

D N IVLIANV-S NOB CAES

Bust of Julian, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

FEL TEMP - REPARATIO

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; M in left field

About This Type

This RIC VIII Heraclea 95 is an ae3 of Constantius II (355 AD-361 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; M in left field.

About the AE3

AE3 is a modern size classification for late Roman bronze coins measuring 17–21mm in diameter. It is the most common denomination class in the Constantinian period, encompassing the small nummi and reduced folles that circulated in enormous quantities. GLORIA EXERCITVS and camp gate types are typical AE3 reverses.

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 AE3 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Heraclea 95?: RIC VIII Heraclea 95 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (355 AD-361 AD) struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Heraclea 95.
How do you identify RIC VIII Heraclea 95?: The obverse depicts Bust of Julian, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N IVLIANV-S NOB CAES. 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; M in left field with the inscription FEL TEMP - REPARATIO. Portrait type: draped.