Constantius II Multiple-Gold — RIC VIII Antioch 2

Obverse

Classical Numismatic Group, CC-BY-SA-2.5, via Wikimedia Commons

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Antioch 2

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Multiple-Gold

Date

337 AD-347 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

CONSTAN-TINVS AVG

Bust of Constantine II, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

FELIX ADVENTVS AVG N

Constantine II, diademed, draped, cuirassed, riding left, cloak flowing out behind him, raising right hand

About This Type

This RIC VIII Antioch 2 is a multiple-gold of Constantius II (337 AD-347 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Constantine II, diademed, draped, cuirassed, riding left, cloak flowing out behind him, raising right hand.

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 2?: RIC VIII Antioch 2 is a Gold Multiple-Gold of Constantius II (337 AD-347 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Antioch 2.
How do you identify RIC VIII Antioch 2?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTAN-TINVS AVG. The reverse depicts Constantine II, diademed, draped, cuirassed, riding left, cloak flowing out behind him, raising right hand with the inscription FELIX ADVENTVS AVG N. Portrait type: laureate.