What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Antioch 90?

RIC VIII Antioch 90 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.41g, diameter 21mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Constantius II Solidus, Roma (RIC VIII Antioch 90)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Antioch 90

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Solidus

Date

351 AD-354 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.41g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N CONSTANTI-VS NOB CAES

Bust of Constantius Gallus, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

GLORIA - REI - PVBLICAE

Roma, helmeted, draped, enthroned front, and Constantinopolis, draped, enthroned left, head left, supporting a shield inscribed VOT/IS/V; Roma placing right arm beneath shield, holding spear in left hand; Constantinopolis holding sceptre in left hand, her right foot on prow

About This Type

This RIC VIII Antioch 90 is a solidus of Constantius II (351 AD-354 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, enthroned front, and Constantinopolis, draped, enthroned left, head left, supporting a shield inscribed VOT/IS/V; Roma placing right arm beneath shield, holding spear in left hand; Constantinopolis holding sceptre in left hand, her right foot on prow. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.41g, 21mm 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 90?: RIC VIII Antioch 90 is a Gold Solidus of Constantius II (351 AD-354 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Antioch 90.
How do you identify RIC VIII Antioch 90?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius Gallus, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N CONSTANTI-VS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, enthroned front, and Constantinopolis, draped, enthroned left, head left, supporting a shield inscribed VOT/IS/V; Roma placing right arm beneath shield, holding spear in left hand; Constantinopolis holding sceptre in left hand, her right foot on prow with the inscription GLORIA - REI - PVBLICAE. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Antioch 90?: RIC VIII Antioch 90 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.41g, diameter 21mm, die axis 5 h, struck.