RIC VIII Nicomedia 58 Constantius II obverse, Head of Constantius II, rosette-diademed, right Obverse
RIC VIII Nicomedia 58 Constantius II reverse, VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX within a wreath Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference
RIC VIII Nicomedia 58
Ruler
Constantius II
Denomination
AE3
Date
347 AD-348 AD
Mint
Nicomedia
Metal
Bronze
Weight
1.73g
Diameter
14mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
diademed
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG

Head of Constantius II, rosette-diademed, right

Reverse

SMNZ Punkt

VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX within a wreath

About This Type

This RIC VIII Nicomedia 58 is an ae3 of Constantius II (347 AD-348 AD), struck at the Nicomedia mint. The reverse depicts VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX within a wreath. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.73g, 14mm 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Nicomedia 58?
RIC VIII Nicomedia 58 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (347 AD-348 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Nicomedia 58.
How do you identify RIC VIII Nicomedia 58?
The obverse depicts Head of Constantius II, rosette-diademed, right with the inscription D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX within a wreath with the inscription SMNZ Punkt. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Nicomedia 58?
RIC VIII Nicomedia 58 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.73g, diameter 14mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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