How do you identify RIC VII Antioch 46?

The obverse depicts Bust of Crispus, laureate, cuirassed, left, holding spear pointing forward in right hand and shield on left arm with the inscription FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Constantine I, togate, standing left, holding globe in right hand and short sceptre in left hand with the inscription FELIX PROO-ESSVS COS II. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Antioch 46?

RIC VII Antioch 46 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.44g, diameter 20mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Constantine I Solidus — RIC VII Antioch 46

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Antioch 46

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

Solidus

Date

324 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.44g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES

Bust of Crispus, laureate, cuirassed, left, holding spear pointing forward in right hand and shield on left arm

Reverse

FELIX PROO-ESSVS COS II

Constantine I, togate, standing left, holding globe in right hand and short sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VII Antioch 46 is a solidus of Constantine I (324 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Constantine I, togate, standing left, holding globe in right hand and short sceptre in left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.44g, 20mm 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.

About the Antiocheia Syria Mint

Antiocheia (modern Antakya, Turkey) was one of the major eastern mints, operating from the Seleucid period through the late Roman Empire. It produced large volumes of silver and bronze coinage for the eastern provinces.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Antioch 46?: RIC VII Antioch 46 is a Gold Solidus of Constantine I (324 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Antioch 46.
How do you identify RIC VII Antioch 46?: The obverse depicts Bust of Crispus, laureate, cuirassed, left, holding spear pointing forward in right hand and shield on left arm with the inscription FL IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Constantine I, togate, standing left, holding globe in right hand and short sceptre in left hand with the inscription FELIX PROO-ESSVS COS II. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Antioch 46?: RIC VII Antioch 46 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.44g, diameter 20mm, die axis 11 h, struck.