Constantius II AE3, Soldier (RIC VIII Siscia 352)

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Siscia 352

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

AE3

Date

351 AD-355 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

diademed

Obverse

D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG

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

Reverse

FEL TEMP - REPARATIO

Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman facing soldier, wearing pointed cap; extending left arm

About This Type

This RIC VIII Siscia 352 is an ae3 of Constantius II (351 AD-355 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman facing soldier, wearing pointed cap; extending left arm.

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.

About the Siscia Mint

Siscia (modern Sisak, Croatia) was a major late Roman mint, operating from the late third century through the late fourth century. It produced large quantities of bronze coinage for the Danube frontier region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Siscia 352?: RIC VIII Siscia 352 is a Bronze AE3 of Constantius II (351 AD-355 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Siscia 352.
How do you identify RIC VIII Siscia 352?: 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 Soldier, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, advancing left, spearing fallen horseman with right hand and wearing shield on left arm; shield on ground to right; horseman facing soldier, wearing pointed cap; extending left arm with the inscription FEL TEMP - REPARATIO. Portrait type: diademed.