What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Antioch 79?

RIC VIII Antioch 79 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.49g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantius II Solidus, Victory (RIC VIII Antioch 79)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Antioch 79

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Solidus

Date

347 AD-355 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.49g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL IVL CONSTAN-TIVS PERP AVG

Bust of Constantius II, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VICTORIA - AVGVSTORVM

Victory, winged, draped, hastening left, holding wreath inscribed XXV in right hand and trophy and palm in left hand; before her, seated captive, wearing pointed cap, raising both hands

About This Type

This RIC VIII Antioch 79 is a solidus of Constantius II (347 AD-355 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, hastening left, holding wreath inscribed XXV in right hand and trophy and palm in left hand; before her, seated captive, wearing pointed cap, raising both hands. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.49g, 22mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Antioch 79?: RIC VIII Antioch 79 is a Gold Solidus of Constantius II (347 AD-355 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Antioch 79.
How do you identify RIC VIII Antioch 79?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL IVL CONSTAN-TIVS PERP AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, hastening left, holding wreath inscribed XXV in right hand and trophy and palm in left hand; before her, seated captive, wearing pointed cap, raising both hands with the inscription VICTORIA - AVGVSTORVM. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Antioch 79?: RIC VIII Antioch 79 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.49g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.