What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Antioch 48?

RIC VII Antioch 48 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.43g, diameter 19mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Constantine I Solidus — RIC VII Antioch 48

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Antioch 48

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

Solidus

Date

324 AD-325 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.43g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANT-INVS P F AVG

Head of Constantine I, laureate, right

Reverse

ADVENTVS - AVGVSTI N

Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, cloak flying, mounted left, raising right hand and holding spear in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VII Antioch 48 is a solidus of Constantine I (324 AD-325 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, cloak flying, mounted left, raising right hand and holding spear in left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.43g, 19mm 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 48?: RIC VII Antioch 48 is a Gold Solidus of Constantine I (324 AD-325 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Antioch 48.
How do you identify RIC VII Antioch 48?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, laureate, right with the inscription CONSTANT-INVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, cloak flying, mounted left, raising right hand and holding spear in left hand with the inscription ADVENTVS - AVGVSTI N. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Antioch 48?: RIC VII Antioch 48 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.43g, diameter 19mm, die axis 11 h, struck.