What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Rome 345?

RIC VII Rome 345 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 24.33g, diameter 32mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantine I Roman Medallion — RIC VII Rome 345

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Rome 345

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

Roman Medallion

Date

333 AD-335 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

24.33g

Diameter

32mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C

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

Reverse

VIRTVS - CAESARVM

Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, cloak spread, standing right, head left, erecting trophy with right hand and holding spear in left hand; to left of trophy, seated female figure

About This Type

This RIC VII Rome 345 is a roman medallion of Constantine I (333 AD-335 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, cloak spread, standing right, head left, erecting trophy with right hand and holding spear in left hand; to left of trophy, seated female figure. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 24.33g, 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.

All Constantine I coins Rome mint All Roman Medallion coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Rome 345?: RIC VII Rome 345 is a Bronze Roman Medallion of Constantine I (333 AD-335 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Rome 345.
How do you identify RIC VII Rome 345?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C. The reverse depicts Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, cloak spread, standing right, head left, erecting trophy with right hand and holding spear in left hand; to left of trophy, seated female figure with the inscription VIRTVS - CAESARVM. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Rome 345?: RIC VII Rome 345 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 24.33g, diameter 32mm, die axis 12 h, struck.