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RIC VIII Rome 4

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VIII Rome 4. Denomination: AE3. Authority: Constantine II. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Constantine II, laureate, rosette-diademed, cuirassed, right, with the legend VIC CONSTA-NTINVS AVG.

The reverse shows constantine II, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head right, holding spear in right hand, resting left hand on shield.

Evidence at a glance

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Photograph views
4
Catalogue references
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Historical context

Constantine II was Roman emperor from 337 to 340, having previously served four consulships and held the rank of caesar since shortly after his birth in 316. Following the death of his father, Emperor Constantine I, he ascended the throne alongside his two younger brothers, governing Gaul, Hispania, and Britain. Tensions over primogeniture led Constantine II to challenge his youngest brother, Constans, resulting in Constantine II's death during an invasion of Italy in 340 and his subsequent damnatio memoriae.

Physical characteristics

Material
Billon; Bronze
Denomination
AE3

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Constantine II

Design

Obverse
Bust of Constantine II, laureate, rosette-diademed, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Constantine II, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head right, holding spear in right hand, resting left hand on shield
Obverse legend
VIC CONSTA-NTINVS AVG
Reverse legend
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Identification

Type reference
RIC VIII Rome 4
Denomination and metal
AE3, Billon; Bronze
Obverse legend to match
VIC CONSTA-NTINVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
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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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