What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Nicomedia 97?

RIC VIII Nicomedia 97 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.07g, diameter 16mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantius II AE3, Soldier (RIC VIII Nicomedia 97)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Nicomedia 97

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

351 AD-355 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.07g

Diameter

16mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N FL CL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES

Bust of Constantius Gallus, bareheaded, 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

About This Type

This RIC VIII Nicomedia 97 is an ae3 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. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.07g, 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 97?: RIC VIII Nicomedia 97 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (351 AD-355 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Nicomedia 97.
How do you identify RIC VIII Nicomedia 97?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius Gallus, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N FL CL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES. 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 with the inscription FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Nicomedia 97?: RIC VIII Nicomedia 97 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.07g, diameter 16mm, die axis 6 h, struck.