How do you identify RIC VIII Nicomedia 4?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, veiled, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription DV CONSTANTI-NVS PT AVGG. The reverse depicts Constantine I, veiled, draped, riding right in quadriga; Hand of God reaches down to him. Portrait type: draped.

Constantius II AE3 (RIC VIII Nicomedia 4)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Nicomedia 4

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

337 AD-340 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

draped

Obverse

DV CONSTANTI-NVS PT AVGG

Bust of Constantine II, veiled, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

Constantine I, veiled, draped, riding right in quadriga; Hand of God reaches down to him

About This Type

This RIC VIII Nicomedia 4 is an ae3 of Constantius II (337 AD-340 AD), struck at the Nicomedia mint. The reverse depicts Constantine I, veiled, draped, riding right in quadriga; Hand of God reaches down to him.

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.

All Constantius II coins Nicomedia mint All AE3 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Nicomedia 4?: RIC VIII Nicomedia 4 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (337 AD-340 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Nicomedia 4.
How do you identify RIC VIII Nicomedia 4?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, veiled, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription DV CONSTANTI-NVS PT AVGG. The reverse depicts Constantine I, veiled, draped, riding right in quadriga; Hand of God reaches down to him. Portrait type: draped.