What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Nicomedia 86?

RIC VIII Nicomedia 86 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.21g, diameter 20mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Constantius II Large AE2 (RIC VIII Nicomedia 86)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Nicomedia 86

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Large AE2

Date

351 AD-355 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

4.21g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG

Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO

Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman wearing cap, facing soldier, extending right arm; Γ in left field

About This Type

This RIC VIII Nicomedia 86 is a large ae2 of Constantius II (351 AD-355 AD), struck at the Nicomedia mint. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman wearing cap, facing soldier, extending right arm; Γ in left field. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 4.21g, 20mm diameter.

About the Large AE2

Large AE2 is a size classification for late Roman bronze coins at the upper end of the AE2 range, typically 23–25mm. These heavier pieces often date to the earlier years of a weight standard before the usual reduction over time.

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 86?: RIC VIII Nicomedia 86 is a Bronze Large AE2 of Constantius II (351 AD-355 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Nicomedia 86.
How do you identify RIC VIII Nicomedia 86?: 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 Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman wearing cap, facing soldier, extending right arm; Γ in left field with the inscription FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Nicomedia 86?: RIC VIII Nicomedia 86 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.21g, diameter 20mm, die axis 11 h, struck.