What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Antioch 101?

RIC VIII Antioch 101 was struck in Gold, standard weight 1.64g, diameter 15mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantius II 9-Siliqua — RIC VIII Antioch 101

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Antioch 101

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

9-Siliqua

Date

347 AD-355 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Gold

Weight

1.64g

Diameter

15mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTAN-TIVS CAE

Bust of Constantius Gallus, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

GLORIA REI PVBLICAE

Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass, supporting a shield inscribed VOT/IS/V on her left knee; a small genius supports the shield with both hands

About This Type

This RIC VIII Antioch 101 is a 9-siliqua of Constantius II (347 AD-355 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass, supporting a shield inscribed VOT/IS/V on her left knee; a small genius supports the shield with both hands. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 1.64g, 15mm diameter.

About the Antiocheia Syria Mint

Antiocheia (modern Antakya, Turkey) was one of the major eastern mints, operating from the Seleucid period through the late Roman Empire. It produced large volumes of silver and bronze coinage for the eastern provinces.

All Constantius II coins Antiocheia Syria mint All 9-Siliqua coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Antioch 101?: RIC VIII Antioch 101 is a Gold 9-Siliqua of Constantius II (347 AD-355 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Antioch 101.
How do you identify RIC VIII Antioch 101?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius Gallus, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTAN-TIVS CAE. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass, supporting a shield inscribed VOT/IS/V on her left knee; a small genius supports the shield with both hands with the inscription GLORIA REI PVBLICAE. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Antioch 101?: RIC VIII Antioch 101 was struck in Gold, standard weight 1.64g, diameter 15mm, die axis 12 h, struck.