What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Aquileia 28?

RIC VII Aquileia 28 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.39g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantine I Solidus — RIC VII Aquileia 28

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Aquileia 28

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

Solidus

Date

318 AD-319 AD

Mint

Aquileia

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.39g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANT-INVS P F AVG or CONSTANTI-NVS P F AVG

Head of Constantine I, laureate, right

Reverse

FELIX PROCESSVS COS IIIII AVG N

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

About This Type

This RIC VII Aquileia 28 is a solidus of Constantine I (318 AD-319 AD), struck at the Aquileia 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 4.39g, 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 Aquileia Mint

Aquileia (in northeastern Italy) was a late Roman mint operating from the late third through the early fifth century. It served as a major logistical hub for the northern Italian frontier.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Aquileia 28?: RIC VII Aquileia 28 is a Gold Solidus of Constantine I (318 AD-319 AD) struck at the Aquileia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Aquileia 28.
How do you identify RIC VII Aquileia 28?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, laureate, right with the inscription CONSTANT-INVS P F AVG or CONSTANTI-NVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Constantine I, togate, standing left, holding globe in right hand and short sceptre in left hand with the inscription FELIX PROCESSVS COS IIIII AVG N. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Aquileia 28?: RIC VII Aquileia 28 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.39g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.