How do you identify RIC VIII Sirmium 25?

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 Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in each hand with the inscription VICTORIA - AVGVSTORVM. Portrait type: diademed.

Constantius II AE3 — RIC VIII Sirmium 25

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Sirmium 25

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

351 AD-355 AD

Mint

Sirmium

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

diademed

Obverse

D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG

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

Reverse

VICTORIA - AVGVSTORVM

Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in each hand

About This Type

This RIC VIII Sirmium 25 is an ae3 of Constantius II (351 AD-355 AD), struck at the Sirmium mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in each hand.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Sirmium 25?: RIC VIII Sirmium 25 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (351 AD-355 AD) struck at the Sirmium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Sirmium 25.
How do you identify RIC VIII Sirmium 25?: 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 Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in each hand with the inscription VICTORIA - AVGVSTORVM. Portrait type: diademed.