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RIC VII Cyzicus 84

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VII Cyzicus 84. Denomination: AE2; AE3. Authority: Constantine I. Mint: Cyzicus. The obverse shows bust of Constantius II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C. The reverse shows two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, two standards, with the legend GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS.

Related types with the same reverse, struck at other mints or with different marks or bust details, are consolidated here and listed under varieties: RIC VII Arelate 376, RIC VII Arelate 397, RIC VII Arelate 346, RIC VII Arelate 387, RIC VII Arelate 396, RIC VII Arelate 398, RIC VII Arelate 399, RIC VII Cyzicus 78, RIC VII Cyzicus 80, RIC VII Heraclea 116, RIC VII Treveri 525, RIC VII Treveri 550, RIC VII Treveri 552, RIC VII Treveri 558.

Evidence at a glance

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2
Photograph views
6
Catalogue references
1

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Historical context

Constantine I, or Constantine the Great, served as Roman emperor from AD 306 to 337 and became the sole ruler of the Roman Empire by 324 following civil conflicts. On 8 November 324, Constantine elevated his son Constantius II to the imperial rank of Caesar. This coin was struck under Constantine's authority at Cyzicus, an ancient Greek town located in Mysia in Anatolia, featuring Constantius II on the obverse.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
AE2; AE3

Technical characteristics

Mint
Cyzicus
Authority
Constantine I

Design

Obverse
Bust of Constantius II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, two standards
Obverse legend
FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C
Reverse legend
GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS

Identification

Type reference
RIC VII Cyzicus 84
Denomination and metal
AE2; AE3, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C
Reverse legend to match
GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

Documentation checklist

Denomination
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Issue or mint date
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Material
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Weight
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Mint or printer
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Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC VII Cyzicus 128

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VII Arelate 376

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VII Arelate 397

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VII Arelate 346

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VII Arelate 387

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VII Arelate 396

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VII Arelate 398

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VII Arelate 399

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VII Cyzicus 78

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VII Cyzicus 80

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VII Heraclea 116

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VII Treveri 525

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VII Treveri 550

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VII Treveri 552

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC VII Treveri 558

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

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