What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Nicomedia 67?

RIC VIII Nicomedia 67 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.34g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantius II Small AE2 — RIC VIII Nicomedia 67

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Nicomedia 67

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Small AE2

Date

348 AD-351 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

4.34g

Diameter

20mm

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, left, holding globe in right hand

Reverse

FEL TEMP - REPARATIO

Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding standard with Chi-Rho on banner in right hand and resting left hand on shield; before him, two captives standing

About This Type

This RIC VIII Nicomedia 67 is a small ae2 of Constantius II (348 AD-351 AD), struck at the Nicomedia mint. The reverse depicts Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding standard with Chi-Rho on banner in right hand and resting left hand on shield; before him, two captives standing. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 4.34g, 20mm diameter.

About the Small AE2

Small AE2 is a size classification for late Roman bronze coins at the lower end of the AE2 range, typically 21–22mm. These lighter pieces often represent a reduced weight standard late in a denomination's production cycle.

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 Small AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Nicomedia 67?: RIC VIII Nicomedia 67 is a Bronze Small AE2 of Constantius II (348 AD-351 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Nicomedia 67.
How do you identify RIC VIII Nicomedia 67?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, left, holding globe in right hand with the inscription D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding standard with Chi-Rho on banner in right hand and resting left hand on shield; before him, two captives standing with the inscription FEL TEMP - REPARATIO. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Nicomedia 67?: RIC VIII Nicomedia 67 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.34g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.