How do you identify RIC VII Sirmium 61?

The obverse depicts Bust of Fausta waved hair, mantled, right with the inscription FLAV • MAX • - FAVSTA AG. The reverse depicts Fausta, veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding two children in her arms with the inscription SALVS REI - PVBLICAE.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Sirmium 61?

RIC VII Sirmium 61 was struck in Gold, standard weight 412.89g, engraved.

Constantine I Solidus — RIC VII Sirmium 61

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Sirmium 61

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

Solidus

Date

324 AD-325 AD

Mint

Sirmium

Metal

Gold

Weight

412.89g

Manufacturing

engraved

Obverse

FLAV • MAX • - FAVSTA AG

Bust of Fausta waved hair, mantled, right

Reverse

SALVS REI - PVBLICAE

Fausta, veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding two children in her arms

About This Type

This RIC VII Sirmium 61 is a solidus of Constantine I (324 AD-325 AD), struck at the Sirmium mint. The reverse depicts Fausta, veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding two children in her arms. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 412.89g.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Sirmium 61?: RIC VII Sirmium 61 is a Gold Solidus of Constantine I (324 AD-325 AD) struck at the Sirmium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Sirmium 61.
How do you identify RIC VII Sirmium 61?: The obverse depicts Bust of Fausta waved hair, mantled, right with the inscription FLAV • MAX • - FAVSTA AG. The reverse depicts Fausta, veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding two children in her arms with the inscription SALVS REI - PVBLICAE.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Sirmium 61?: RIC VII Sirmium 61 was struck in Gold, standard weight 412.89g, engraved.