Constantius II AE3 — RIC VIII Sirmium 85

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Sirmium 85

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

355 AD-361 AD

Mint

Sirmium

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

draped

Obverse

D N IVLIA-NVS NOB C

Bust of Julian, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

SPES REI - PVBLICAE

Julian, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand; M in left field

About This Type

This RIC VIII Sirmium 85 is an ae3 of Constantius II (355 AD-361 AD), struck at the Sirmium mint. The reverse depicts Julian, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand; M in left field.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Sirmium 85?: RIC VIII Sirmium 85 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (355 AD-361 AD) struck at the Sirmium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Sirmium 85.
How do you identify RIC VIII Sirmium 85?: The obverse depicts Bust of Julian, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N IVLIA-NVS NOB C. The reverse depicts Julian, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand; M in left field with the inscription SPES REI - PVBLICAE. Portrait type: draped.