What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Heraclea 98?

RIC VIII Heraclea 98 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.81g, diameter 15mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantius II AE3 (RIC VIII Heraclea 98)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Heraclea 98

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

355 AD-361 AD

Mint

Heraclea Thracica

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.81g

Diameter

15mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG

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

Reverse

SPES REI - PVBLICAE

Constantius II, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand; M in left field

About This Type

This RIC VIII Heraclea 98 is an ae3 of Constantius II (355 AD-361 AD), struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint. The reverse depicts Constantius II, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand; M in left field. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.81g, 15mm diameter.

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 98?: RIC VIII Heraclea 98 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (355 AD-361 AD) struck at the Heraclea Thracica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Heraclea 98.
How do you identify RIC VIII Heraclea 98?: 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 Constantius II, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand; M in left field with the inscription SPES REI - PVBLICAE. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Heraclea 98?: RIC VIII Heraclea 98 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.81g, diameter 15mm, die axis 6 h, struck.