What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Ostia 66?

RIC VI Ostia 66 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.17g, diameter 17mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantine I Solidus — RIC VI Ostia 66

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Ostia 66

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

Solidus

Date

312 AD-313 AD

Mint

Ostia

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.17g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

LICINIVS P F AVG

Head of Licinius, laureate, right

Reverse

IOVI CONSERVA-TORI AVGG

Jupiter, nude to waist, seated left on throne, holding thunderbolt in right hand and leaning on sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VI Ostia 66 is a solidus of Constantine I (312 AD-313 AD), struck at the Ostia mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, nude to waist, seated left on throne, holding thunderbolt in right hand and leaning on sceptre in left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.17g, 17mm diameter.

About the Solidus

The solidus was the gold coin of the late Roman and Byzantine empires, introduced by Constantine I around 309 AD at 4.5 grams. It maintained its weight standard for over seven centuries, making it one of the most stable currencies in history.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Ostia 66?: RIC VI Ostia 66 is a Gold Solidus of Constantine I (312 AD-313 AD) struck at the Ostia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Ostia 66.
How do you identify RIC VI Ostia 66?: The obverse depicts Head of Licinius, laureate, right with the inscription LICINIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, nude to waist, seated left on throne, holding thunderbolt in right hand and leaning on sceptre in left hand with the inscription IOVI CONSERVA-TORI AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Ostia 66?: RIC VI Ostia 66 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.17g, diameter 17mm, die axis 12 h, struck.