What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Aquileia 179?

RIC VIII Aquileia 179 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.59g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantius II Solidus, Roma (RIC VIII Aquileia 179)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Aquileia 179

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Solidus

Date

352 AD-355 AD

Mint

Aquileia

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.59g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

12 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, and Constantinopolis, draped, enthroned left, head left, supporting a wreath inscribed VOT/XXX/MVLT/XXXX; Roma holding spear in left hand; Constantinopolis holding sceptre in left hand, her right foot on prow

About This Type

This RIC VIII Aquileia 179 is a solidus of Constantius II (352 AD-355 AD), struck at the Aquileia mint. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, enthroned front, and Constantinopolis, draped, enthroned left, head left, supporting a wreath inscribed VOT/XXX/MVLT/XXXX; Roma holding spear in left hand; Constantinopolis holding sceptre in left hand, her right foot on prow. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.59g, 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 Aquileia Mint

Aquileia (in northeastern Italy) was a late Roman mint operating from the late third through the early fifth century. It served as a major logistical hub for the northern Italian frontier.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Aquileia 179?: RIC VIII Aquileia 179 is a Gold Solidus of Constantius II (352 AD-355 AD) struck at the Aquileia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Aquileia 179.
How do you identify RIC VIII Aquileia 179?: 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, and Constantinopolis, draped, enthroned left, head left, supporting a wreath inscribed VOT/XXX/MVLT/XXXX; Roma 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 Aquileia 179?: RIC VIII Aquileia 179 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.59g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.