Constantine II Solidus, Victory reverse
RIC VIII Antioch 3 · 337 AD-347 AD · Antiocheia Syria · Issued under Constantius II
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
CONSTAN-TINVS AVG
Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
VICTO-RIA AVG
Victory, winged, draped, hastening left, holding trophy in right hand and palm in left hand
About This Type
This RIC VIII Antioch 3 is a solidus of Constantine II, issued under Constantius II (337 AD-347 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, hastening left, holding trophy in right hand and palm in left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.45g, 21mm 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VIII Antioch 3?
- RIC VIII Antioch 3 is a Gold Solidus of Constantine II issued under Constantius II (337 AD-347 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Antioch 3.
- How do you identify RIC VIII Antioch 3?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTAN-TINVS AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, hastening left, holding trophy in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTO-RIA AVG. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Antioch 3?
- RIC VIII Antioch 3 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.45g, diameter 21mm, die axis 5 h, struck.
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