What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Nicomedia 112?

RIC VIII Nicomedia 112 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.11g, diameter 17mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantius II AE3 (RIC VIII Nicomedia 112)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Nicomedia 112

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

355 AD-361 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.11g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

12 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

About This Type

This RIC VIII Nicomedia 112 is an ae3 of Constantius II (355 AD-361 AD), struck at the Nicomedia mint. The reverse depicts Constantius II, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.11g, 17mm 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 Nicomedia Mint

Nicomedia (modern Izmit, Turkey) served as an eastern imperial mint from Diocletian's reform onward. It was particularly important under the Tetrarchy when Nicomedia served as a capital.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Nicomedia 112?: RIC VIII Nicomedia 112 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (355 AD-361 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Nicomedia 112.
How do you identify RIC VIII Nicomedia 112?: 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 with the inscription SPES REI - PVBLICAE. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Nicomedia 112?: RIC VIII Nicomedia 112 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.11g, diameter 17mm, die axis 12 h, struck.