What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Rome 311?

RIC VII Rome 311 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 25.41g, diameter 32mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I Roman Medallion — RIC VII Rome 311

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Rome 311

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

Roman Medallion

Date

327 AD-333 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

25.41g

Diameter

32mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB CAES

Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VIR-TVS CAESS

Constantine II, draped, cuirassed, cloak flying, advancing right, dragging captive by hair with right hand and carrying trophy across left shoulder

About This Type

This RIC VII Rome 311 is a roman medallion of Constantine I (327 AD-333 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Constantine II, draped, cuirassed, cloak flying, advancing right, dragging captive by hair with right hand and carrying trophy across left shoulder. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 25.41g, 32mm diameter.

About the Roman Medallion

Roman medallions are oversized coins struck for presentation or commemorative purposes rather than circulation. They were given as imperial gifts and survive in very small numbers. Medallions are prized for their exceptional artistic quality and historical significance.

About the Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Rome 311?: RIC VII Rome 311 is a Bronze Roman Medallion of Constantine I (327 AD-333 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Rome 311.
How do you identify RIC VII Rome 311?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Constantine II, draped, cuirassed, cloak flying, advancing right, dragging captive by hair with right hand and carrying trophy across left shoulder with the inscription VIR-TVS CAESS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Rome 311?: RIC VII Rome 311 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 25.41g, diameter 32mm, die axis 6 h, struck.