What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Sirmium 75?

RIC VIII Sirmium 75 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.2g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantius II AE3 — RIC VIII Sirmium 75

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Sirmium 75

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

355 AD-361 AD

Mint

Sirmium

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.2g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG

Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

FEL TEMP - REPARATIO

Helmeted soldier to left, shield on left arm, spearing falling horseman; shield on ground at right; horseman is bareheaded, turns to face soldier, and extends left arm; M in left field

About This Type

This RIC VIII Sirmium 75 is an ae3 of Constantius II (355 AD-361 AD), struck at the Sirmium mint. The reverse depicts Helmeted soldier to left, shield on left arm, spearing falling horseman; shield on ground at right; horseman is bareheaded, turns to face soldier, and extends left arm; M in left field. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.2g, 18mm diameter.

About the AE3

AE3 is a modern size classification for late Roman bronze coins measuring 17–21mm in diameter. It is the most common denomination class in the Constantinian period, encompassing the small nummi and reduced folles that circulated in enormous quantities. GLORIA EXERCITVS and camp gate types are typical AE3 reverses.

All Constantius II coins Sirmium mint All AE3 coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Sirmium 75?: RIC VIII Sirmium 75 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (355 AD-361 AD) struck at the Sirmium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Sirmium 75.
How do you identify RIC VIII Sirmium 75?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Helmeted soldier to left, shield on left arm, spearing falling horseman; shield on ground at right; horseman is bareheaded, turns to face soldier, and extends left arm; M in left field with the inscription FEL TEMP - REPARATIO. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Sirmium 75?: RIC VIII Sirmium 75 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.2g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.