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RIC VIII Sirmium 46

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VIII Sirmium 46. Denomination: Reduced AE2. Authority: Constantius II. Mint: Sirmium. The obverse shows bust of Constantius Gallus, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right; Δ behind bust, with the legend D N CONSTANTIVS IVN NOB C.

The reverse shows helmeted soldier to l., shield on l.arm, spearing falling horseman; shield on ground at r. Horseman is bareheaded, turns to face soldier, and extends l.arm., with the legend FEL TEMP RE - PARATIO.

Evidence at a glance

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Catalogue references
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Historical context

Constantius II was Roman emperor from 337 to 361, having been elevated to the rank of Caesar in 324 and Augustus in 337 alongside his brothers. Following the death of his brother Constans in 350, Constantius engaged in a civil war against the usurper Magnentius. In 351, he elevated his cousin Constantius Gallus to the subordinate imperial rank of Caesar, though Gallus was later executed in 354.

This reduced AE2 coinage was struck at the mint of Sirmium under the authority of Constantius II. The obverse acknowledges Gallus with his portrait and the imperial title in the legend "D N CONSTANTIVS IVN NOB C". The reverse carries the legend "FEL TEMP RE - PARATIO" alongside imagery depicting a helmeted soldier spearing a falling horseman.

Physical characteristics

Material
Billon; Bronze
Denomination
Reduced AE2

Technical characteristics

Mint
Sirmium
Authority
Constantius II

Design

Obverse
Bust of Constantius Gallus, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right; Δ behind bust
Reverse
Helmeted soldier to l., shield on l.arm, spearing falling horseman; shield on ground at r. Horseman is bareheaded, turns to face soldier, and extends l.arm.
Obverse legend
D N CONSTANTIVS IVN NOB C
Reverse legend
FEL TEMP RE - PARATIO

Identification

Type reference
RIC VIII Sirmium 46
Denomination and metal
Reduced AE2, Billon; Bronze
Obverse legend to match
D N CONSTANTIVS IVN NOB C
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.

Documentation checklist

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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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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC VIII Sirmium 41

    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 VIII Sirmium 45

    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 VIII Sirmium 53

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

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