Constantine II Multiple-Gold — RIC VIII Aquileia 3

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Aquileia 3

Ruler

Constantine II

Denomination

Multiple-Gold

Date

337 AD-340 AD

Mint

Aquileia

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

FL IVL CONS-TANS P F AVG

Bust of Constans, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VIRTVS - CONSTANTIS AVG

Constans, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head left, holding standard with Chi-Rho on banner in right hand and sceptre in left hand; to right, seated bound captive

About This Type

This RIC VIII Aquileia 3 is a multiple-gold of Constantine II (337 AD-340 AD), struck at the Aquileia mint. The reverse depicts Constans, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head left, holding standard with Chi-Rho on banner in right hand and sceptre in left hand; to right, seated bound captive.

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 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 3?: RIC VIII Aquileia 3 is a Gold Multiple-Gold of Constantine II (337 AD-340 AD) struck at the Aquileia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Aquileia 3.
How do you identify RIC VIII Aquileia 3?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL IVL CONS-TANS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Constans, draped, cuirassed, standing front, head left, holding standard with Chi-Rho on banner in right hand and sceptre in left hand; to right, seated bound captive with the inscription VIRTVS - CONSTANTIS AVG. Portrait type: laureate.