What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Antioch 71?

RIC VIII Antioch 71 was struck in Gold, standard weight 20.17g, diameter 39mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantius II Multiple-Gold — RIC VIII Antioch 71

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Antioch 71

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Multiple-Gold

Date

347 AD-355 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Gold

Weight

20.17g

Diameter

39mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL IVL CONS-TANS PERP AVG

Bust of Constans, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, left

Reverse

GLORIA RO-MANORVM

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 71 is a multiple-gold of Constantius II (347 AD-355 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. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 20.17g, 39mm 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 71?: RIC VIII Antioch 71 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 71.
How do you identify RIC VIII Antioch 71?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, left with the inscription FL IVL CONS-TANS 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 RO-MANORVM. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Antioch 71?: RIC VIII Antioch 71 was struck in Gold, standard weight 20.17g, diameter 39mm, die axis 12 h, struck.