Constantius II Reduced AE2 — RIC VIII Sirmium 31

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Sirmium 31

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Reduced AE2

Date

351 AD-355 AD

Mint

Sirmium

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

draped

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 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.

All Constantius II coins Sirmium mint All Reduced AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Sirmium 31?: RIC VIII Sirmium 31 is a Bronze Reduced AE2 of 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.