Constantius Gallus Reduced AE2, Constantius Gallus reverse
RIC VIII Sirmium 31 · 351 AD-355 AD · Sirmium · Issued under Constantius II
Obverse
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Obverse
D N CONSTANTIVS IVN NOB C
Bust of Constantius Gallus, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right; A behind bust
Reverse
HOC SIG-NO VICTOR ERIS
Constantius Gallus, diademed, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head left, holding standard with Chi-Rho on banner in right hand and spear in left hand; to right, Victory standing, crowning him with wreath and holding palm; III in left field
About This Type
This RIC VIII Sirmium 31 is a reduced ae2 of Constantius Gallus, issued under Constantius II (351 AD-355 AD), struck at the Sirmium mint. The reverse depicts Constantius Gallus, diademed, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head left, holding standard with Chi-Rho on banner in right hand and spear in left hand; to right, Victory standing, crowning him with wreath and holding palm; 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VIII Sirmium 31?
- RIC VIII Sirmium 31 is a Bronze Reduced AE2 of Constantius Gallus issued under Constantius II (351 AD-355 AD) struck at the Sirmium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Sirmium 31.
- How do you identify RIC VIII Sirmium 31?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius Gallus, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right; A behind bust with the inscription D N CONSTANTIVS IVN NOB C. The reverse depicts Constantius Gallus, diademed, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head left, holding standard with Chi-Rho on banner in right hand and spear in left hand; to right, Victory standing, crowning him with wreath and holding palm; III in left field with the inscription HOC SIG-NO VICTOR ERIS. Portrait type: draped.
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