What is RIC VIII Rome 188?

RIC VIII Rome 188 is a Bronze Small AE2 of Magnentius (350 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Rome 188.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Rome 188?

RIC VIII Rome 188 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.24g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Magnentius Small AE2 — RIC VIII Rome 188

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Rome 188

Ruler

Magnentius

Denomination

Small AE2

Date

350 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.24g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG

Bust of Constantius II, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, left, holding globe in right hand; N behind bust

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 bound captives, wearing pointed caps, standing front, heads turned towards each other

About This Type

This RIC VIII Rome 188 is a small ae2 of Magnentius (350 AD), struck at the Rome 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 bound captives, wearing pointed caps, standing front, heads turned towards each other. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.24g, 22mm 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 Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Rome 188?: RIC VIII Rome 188 is a Bronze Small AE2 of Magnentius (350 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Rome 188.
How do you identify RIC VIII Rome 188?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, left, holding globe in right hand; N behind bust 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 bound captives, wearing pointed caps, standing front, heads turned towards each other with the inscription FEL TEMP - REPARATIO. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Rome 188?: RIC VIII Rome 188 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.24g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.