Constans Multiple-Gold, Constans reverse
RIC VIII Aquileia 3 · 337 AD-340 AD · Aquileia · Issued under Constantine II
Obverse
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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 Constans, issued under 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VIII Aquileia 3?
- RIC VIII Aquileia 3 is a Gold Multiple-Gold of Constans issued under 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.
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