What is RIC VIII Rome 51?

RIC VIII Rome 51 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantine II (337 AD-340 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Rome 51.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Rome 51?

RIC VIII Rome 51 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.68g, diameter 14mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantine II AE3 (RIC VIII Rome 51)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Rome 51

Ruler

Constantine II

Denomination

AE3

Date

337 AD-340 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.68g

Diameter

14mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N FL CONSTANTIVS AVG

Bust of Constantius II, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS

Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, facing front, heads toward each other, each holding and inverted spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, a standard

About This Type

This RIC VIII Rome 51 is an ae3 of Constantine II (337 AD-340 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, facing front, heads toward each other, each holding and inverted spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, a standard. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.68g, 14mm 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 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 51?: RIC VIII Rome 51 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantine II (337 AD-340 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Rome 51.
How do you identify RIC VIII Rome 51?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N FL CONSTANTIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, facing front, heads toward each other, each holding and inverted spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, a standard with the inscription GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Rome 51?: RIC VIII Rome 51 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.68g, diameter 14mm, die axis 12 h, struck.