What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Antioch 81?

RIC VIII Antioch 81 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.51g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantius II Solidus, Roma (RIC VIII Antioch 81)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Antioch 81

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Solidus

Date

347 AD-355 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.51g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL IVL CONSTAN-TIVS PERP AVG

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

Reverse

GLORIA - REI - PVBLICAE

Roma, helmeted, draped, enthroned front, head slightly left, and Constantinopolis, draped, enthroned left, head left, supporting a shield inscribed VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX; Roma raising right arm and holding spear in left hand; Constantinopolis holding sceptre in left hand, her right foot on prow

About This Type

This RIC VIII Antioch 81 is a solidus of Constantius II (347 AD-355 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, enthroned front, head slightly left, and Constantinopolis, draped, enthroned left, head left, supporting a shield inscribed VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX; Roma raising right arm and holding spear in left hand; Constantinopolis holding sceptre in left hand, her right foot on prow. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.51g, 20mm 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 81?: RIC VIII Antioch 81 is a Gold Solidus of Constantius II (347 AD-355 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Antioch 81.
How do you identify RIC VIII Antioch 81?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL IVL CONSTAN-TIVS PERP AVG. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, enthroned front, head slightly left, and Constantinopolis, draped, enthroned left, head left, supporting a shield inscribed VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX; Roma raising right arm and holding spear in left hand; Constantinopolis holding sceptre in left hand, her right foot on prow with the inscription GLORIA - REI - PVBLICAE. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Antioch 81?: RIC VIII Antioch 81 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.51g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.