What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Rome 359?

RIC VII Rome 359 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 26.16g, diameter 34mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I Roman Medallion — RIC VII Rome 359

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Rome 359

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

Roman Medallion

Date

335 AD-337 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

26.16g

Diameter

34mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C

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

Reverse

VOTA - CAESS

Two Victories, winged, draped, standing left and right, together holding shield inscribed VOT XXX

About This Type

This RIC VII Rome 359 is a roman medallion of Constantine I (335 AD-337 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Two Victories, winged, draped, standing left and right, together holding shield inscribed VOT XXX. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 26.16g, 34mm 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 359?: RIC VII Rome 359 is a Bronze Roman Medallion of Constantine I (335 AD-337 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Rome 359.
How do you identify RIC VII Rome 359?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C. The reverse depicts Two Victories, winged, draped, standing left and right, together holding shield inscribed VOT XXX with the inscription VOTA - CAESS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Rome 359?: RIC VII Rome 359 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 26.16g, diameter 34mm, die axis 6 h, struck.