What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Nicomedia 15?

RIC VIII Nicomedia 15 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.57g, diameter 16mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantius II AE3 (RIC VIII Nicomedia 15)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Nicomedia 15

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

337 AD-340 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.57g

Diameter

16mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG

Head of Constans, laureate, rosette-diademed, right

Reverse

GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS

Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, facing front, heads toward each other, each holding inverted spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, a standard

About This Type

This RIC VIII Nicomedia 15 is an ae3 of Constantius II (337 AD-340 AD), struck at the Nicomedia mint. The reverse depicts Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, facing front, heads toward each other, each holding inverted spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, a standard. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.57g, 16mm 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 15?: RIC VIII Nicomedia 15 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (337 AD-340 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Nicomedia 15.
How do you identify RIC VIII Nicomedia 15?: The obverse depicts Head of Constans, laureate, rosette-diademed, right with the inscription D N CONSTA-NS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, facing front, heads toward each other, each holding inverted spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, a standard with the inscription GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Nicomedia 15?: RIC VIII Nicomedia 15 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.57g, diameter 16mm, die axis 6 h, struck.