What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Rome 270?

RIC VIII Rome 270 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.78g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantius II Reduced AE2 — RIC VIII Rome 270

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Rome 270

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Reduced AE2

Date

352 AD-355 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

4.78g

Diameter

22mm

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 a pointed cap, falling forward, clutching horse's neck

About This Type

This RIC VIII Rome 270 is a reduced ae2 of Constantius II (352 AD-355 AD), struck at the Rome 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 a pointed cap, falling forward, clutching horse's neck. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 4.78g, 22mm diameter.

About the Reduced AE2

Reduced AE2 denotes a late Roman bronze coin originally struck to the AE2 standard but at a reduced weight, typically from a period of monetary contraction. The distinction matters for dating — reduced issues generally come later in a series.

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.

All Constantius II coins Rome mint All Reduced AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Rome 270?: RIC VIII Rome 270 is a Bronze Reduced AE2 of Constantius II (352 AD-355 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Rome 270.
How do you identify RIC VIII Rome 270?: 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 a pointed cap, falling forward, clutching horse's neck with the inscription FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Rome 270?: RIC VIII Rome 270 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.78g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.