Constantius II Reduced AE2 — RIC VIII Sirmium 28

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Sirmium 28

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Reduced AE2

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; A behind bust

Reverse

CONCORDIA - MILITVM

Constantius II, diademed, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head left, holding standard with Chi-Rho on banner in each hand; above him, a star; III in left field

About This Type

This RIC VIII Sirmium 28 is a reduced ae2 of Constantius II (351 AD-355 AD), struck at the Sirmium mint. The reverse depicts Constantius II, diademed, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head left, holding standard with Chi-Rho on banner in each hand; above him, a star; III in left field.

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.

All Constantius II coins Sirmium mint All Reduced AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Sirmium 28?: RIC VIII Sirmium 28 is a Bronze Reduced AE2 of Constantius II (351 AD-355 AD) struck at the Sirmium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Sirmium 28.
How do you identify RIC VIII Sirmium 28?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right; A behind bust with the inscription D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Constantius II, diademed, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head left, holding standard with Chi-Rho on banner in each hand; above him, a star; III in left field with the inscription CONCORDIA - MILITVM. Portrait type: diademed.