How do you identify RIC VIII Antioch 75?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, wearing consular robes, right, holding eagle-tipped sceptre in right hand and globe in left hand with the inscription CONSTANTIVS - AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Constantius II, and Constans, nimbate, wearing consular robes, standing front, each holding short sceptre in right hand and globe in left hand with the inscription DD NN CONSTANTIVS ET CONSTANS AVGG. Portrait type: diademed.

Constantius II Multiple-Gold — RIC VIII Antioch 75

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Antioch 75

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Multiple-Gold

Date

347 AD-355 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

diademed

Obverse

CONSTANTIVS - AVGVSTVS

Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, wearing consular robes, right, holding eagle-tipped sceptre in right hand and globe in left hand

Reverse

DD NN CONSTANTIVS ET CONSTANS AVGG

Constantius II, and Constans, nimbate, wearing consular robes, standing front, each holding short sceptre in right hand and globe in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VIII Antioch 75 is a multiple-gold of Constantius II (347 AD-355 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Constantius II, and Constans, nimbate, wearing consular robes, standing front, each holding short sceptre in right hand and globe in left 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Antioch 75?: RIC VIII Antioch 75 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 75.
How do you identify RIC VIII Antioch 75?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, wearing consular robes, right, holding eagle-tipped sceptre in right hand and globe in left hand with the inscription CONSTANTIVS - AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Constantius II, and Constans, nimbate, wearing consular robes, standing front, each holding short sceptre in right hand and globe in left hand with the inscription DD NN CONSTANTIVS ET CONSTANS AVGG. Portrait type: diademed.