What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Antioch 68?

RIC VIII Antioch 68 was struck in Gold, standard weight 40.3g, diameter 48mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Constantius II Multiple-Gold — RIC VIII Antioch 68

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Antioch 68

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Multiple-Gold

Date

347 AD-355 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Gold

Weight

40.3g

Diameter

48mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N CONSTANTIVS - MAX AVGVSTVS

Bust of Constantius II, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right, raising right hand and holding Victory on globe in left hand

Reverse

D N CONSTANTIVS VICTOR SEMPER AVG

Constantius II, nimbate, draped, cuirassed, standing front in a six-horse chariot, raising right hand; two Victories flanking, both flying towards him, holding wreath and palm; in the exergue between mint mark, votive objects

About This Type

This RIC VIII Antioch 68 is a multiple-gold of Constantius II (347 AD-355 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Constantius II, nimbate, draped, cuirassed, standing front in a six-horse chariot, raising right hand; two Victories flanking, both flying towards him, holding wreath and palm; in the exergue between mint mark, votive objects. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 40.3g, 48mm diameter.

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 68?: RIC VIII Antioch 68 is a Gold Multiple-Gold of Constantius II (347 AD-355 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Antioch 68.
How do you identify RIC VIII Antioch 68?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right, raising right hand and holding Victory on globe in left hand with the inscription D N CONSTANTIVS - MAX AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Constantius II, nimbate, draped, cuirassed, standing front in a six-horse chariot, raising right hand; two Victories flanking, both flying towards him, holding wreath and palm; in the exergue between mint mark, votive objects with the inscription D N CONSTANTIVS VICTOR SEMPER AVG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Antioch 68?: RIC VIII Antioch 68 was struck in Gold, standard weight 40.3g, diameter 48mm, die axis 11 h, struck.