Constantius II Multiple-Gold — RIC VIII Antioch 160

Obverse

Herman Moll, PD, via Wikimedia Commons

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Antioch 160

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Multiple-Gold

Date

355 AD-361 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

diademed

Obverse

FL IVL CONSTAN-TIVS PERP AVG

Bust of Constantius II, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, left

Reverse

GLORIA R-OMANORVM

Constantinopolis, draped, enthroned, left, holding Victory on globe with wreath and palm in right hand and long sceptre in left hand; her left foot resting on prow

About This Type

This RIC VIII Antioch 160 is a multiple-gold of Constantius II (355 AD-361 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Constantinopolis, draped, enthroned, left, holding Victory on globe with wreath and palm in right hand and long sceptre in left hand; her left foot resting on prow.

About the Multiple-Gold

Gold multiples are oversized gold coins struck at weights of two or more solidi. They were presentation pieces and imperial donatives rather than circulating currency. Surviving examples are extremely rare and command high prices.

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 Multiple-Gold coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Antioch 160?: RIC VIII Antioch 160 is a Gold Multiple-Gold of Constantius II (355 AD-361 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Antioch 160.
How do you identify RIC VIII Antioch 160?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, left with the inscription FL IVL CONSTAN-TIVS PERP AVG. The reverse depicts Constantinopolis, draped, enthroned, left, holding Victory on globe with wreath and palm in right hand and long sceptre in left hand; her left foot resting on prow with the inscription GLORIA R-OMANORVM. Portrait type: diademed.