Constantius II Reduced AE2 — RIC VIII Sirmium 46

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Sirmium 46

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; 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 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.

All Constantius II coins Sirmium mint All Reduced AE2 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Sirmium 46?: RIC VIII Sirmium 46 is a Bronze Reduced AE2 of 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.