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RIC VIII Constantinople 24

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VIII Constantinople 24. Denomination: AE3. Authority: Constantius II. Mint: Constantinople. The obverse shows head of Constantine II, rosette-diademed, right, with the legend D N CONSTAN-TINVS P F AVG. The reverse shows two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, facing front, heads toward each other, each holding inverted spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, a standard, 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 VIII Cyzicus 18, RIC VIII Nicomedia 11, RIC VIII Nicomedia 13, RIC VIII Thessalonica 57, RIC VIII Alexandria 13, RIC VIII Alexandria 21, RIC VIII Antioch 50, RIC VIII Antioch 54, RIC VIII Cyzicus 10, RIC VIII Cyzicus 12.

Evidence at a glance

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Photograph views
6
Catalogue references
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Historical context

Constantinople was founded in 324 by Constantine the Great on the site of Byzantium and became the new eastern capital of the Roman Empire in 330. Following the death of Constantine I, his sons Constantine II and Constantius II became augusti alongside their brother Constans on 9 September 337. Constantius II governed the eastern empire, while Constantine II ruled Gaul, Hispania, and Britain until he died during a conflict with Constans in 340.

Physical characteristics

Material
Billon; Bronze
Denomination
AE3

Technical characteristics

Mint
Constantinople
Authority
Constantius II

Design

Obverse
Head of Constantine II, rosette-diademed, right
Reverse
Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, facing front, heads toward each other, each holding inverted spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, a standard
Obverse legend
D N CONSTAN-TINVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS•

Identification

Type reference
RIC VIII Constantinople 24
Denomination and metal
AE3, Billon; Bronze
Obverse legend to match
D N CONSTAN-TINVS P F AVG
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 reference
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC VIII Cyzicus 18

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

  • RIC VIII Nicomedia 11

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

  • RIC VIII Nicomedia 13

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

  • RIC VIII Thessalonica 57

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

  • RIC VIII Alexandria 13

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

  • RIC VIII Alexandria 21

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

  • RIC VIII Antioch 50

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

  • RIC VIII Antioch 54

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

  • RIC VIII Cyzicus 10

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

  • RIC VIII Cyzicus 12

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

Research required

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  • Weight, diameter and mint marks require specimen-level evidence.
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