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RIC VIII Rome 273

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VIII Rome 273. Denomination: AE3. Authority: Constantius II. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Constantius II, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG.

The reverse shows 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, extending left arm, with the legend FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO.

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Historical context

Having originally shared the empire with his brothers, he eventually became sole ruler after fighting a civil war against the usurper Magnentius, who had overthrown Constans in 350. Constantius defeated Magnentius at Mursa Major in 351 and Mons Seleucus in 353, maintaining Roman authority during a reign characterised by border conflicts and internal strife.

Struck at the Rome mint, this bronze and billon AE3 piece represents the coinage issued under Constantius II. The obverse presents his imperial portrait accompanied by the legend "D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG". The reverse depicts a helmeted soldier spearing a fallen horseman who extends his left arm, paired with the legend "FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO", referencing imperial military victory during a turbulent period of internal civil war and external border engagements.

Physical characteristics

Material
Billon; Bronze
Denomination
AE3

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Constantius II

Design

Obverse
Bust of Constantius II, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
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, extending left arm
Obverse legend
D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO

Identification

Type reference
RIC VIII Rome 273
Denomination and metal
AE3, Billon; Bronze
Obverse legend to match
D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
FEL TEMP RE-PARATIO
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.

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