What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Antioch 15?

RIC VIII Antioch 15 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.45g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantius II Solidus, Victory (RIC VIII Antioch 15)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Antioch 15

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Solidus

Date

337 AD-347 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.45g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTAN-TINVS AVG

Bust of Constantine II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, left

Reverse

VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM

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

About This Type

This RIC VIII Antioch 15 is a solidus of Constantius II (337 AD-347 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass, supporting a shield inscribed VOT/XXX on her left knee; a small genius supports the shield with both hands. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.45g, 22mm diameter.

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.

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 Solidus coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Antioch 15?: RIC VIII Antioch 15 is a Gold Solidus of Constantius II (337 AD-347 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Antioch 15.
How do you identify RIC VIII Antioch 15?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, left with the inscription CONSTAN-TINVS AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass, supporting a shield inscribed VOT/XXX on her left knee; a small genius supports the shield with both hands with the inscription VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Antioch 15?: RIC VIII Antioch 15 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.45g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.