Constantius Gallus Reduced AE2, Helmeted reverse
RIC VIII Sirmium 46 · 351 AD-355 AD · Sirmium · Issued under Constantius II
Obverse
D N CONSTANTIVS IVN NOB C
Bust of Constantius Gallus, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right; Δ behind bust
Reverse
FEL TEMP RE - PARATIO
Helmeted soldier to l., shield on l.arm, spearing falling horseman; shield on ground at r. Horseman is bareheaded, turns to face soldier, and extends l.arm.
About This Type
This RIC VIII Sirmium 46 is a reduced ae2 of Constantius Gallus, issued under Constantius II (351 AD-355 AD), struck at the Sirmium mint. The reverse depicts Helmeted soldier to l., shield on l.arm, spearing falling horseman; shield on ground at r. Horseman is bareheaded, turns to face soldier, and extends l.arm..
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 46?
- RIC VIII Sirmium 46 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 46.
- How do you identify RIC VIII Sirmium 46?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius Gallus, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right; Δ behind bust with the inscription D N CONSTANTIVS IVN NOB C. The reverse depicts Helmeted soldier to l., shield on l.arm, spearing falling horseman; shield on ground at r. Horseman is bareheaded, turns to face soldier, and extends l.arm. with the inscription FEL TEMP RE - PARATIO. Portrait type: draped.
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