What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Aquileia 35?

RIC VIII Aquileia 35 was struck in Gold, standard weight 40.03g, diameter 48mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Constans Multiple-Gold — RIC VIII Aquileia 35

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Aquileia 35

Ruler

Constans

Denomination

Multiple-Gold

Date

340 AD-350 AD

Mint

Aquileia

Metal

Gold

Weight

40.03g

Diameter

48mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL IVL CONSTANS - PIVS FELIX AVG

Bust of Constans, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, right, holding cornucopiae on left shoulder

Reverse

VICTORIA AVGVSTI - NOSTRI

Constans, helmeted, crowned by small Victory, draped, cuirassed, advancing right, head left, dragging bound captive with right hand and holding spear and shield in left hand; before emperor, woman, kneeling right, head toward emperor, raising arms in supplication; in exergue, arms

About This Type

This RIC VIII Aquileia 35 is a multiple-gold of Constans (340 AD-350 AD), struck at the Aquileia mint. The reverse depicts Constans, helmeted, crowned by small Victory, draped, cuirassed, advancing right, head left, dragging bound captive with right hand and holding spear and shield in left hand; before emperor, woman, kneeling right, head toward emperor, raising arms in supplication; in exergue, arms. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 40.03g, 48mm diameter.

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 35?: RIC VIII Aquileia 35 is a Gold Multiple-Gold of Constans (340 AD-350 AD) struck at the Aquileia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Aquileia 35.
How do you identify RIC VIII Aquileia 35?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, right, holding cornucopiae on left shoulder with the inscription FL IVL CONSTANS - PIVS FELIX AVG. The reverse depicts Constans, helmeted, crowned by small Victory, draped, cuirassed, advancing right, head left, dragging bound captive with right hand and holding spear and shield in left hand; before emperor, woman, kneeling right, head toward emperor, raising arms in supplication; in exergue, arms with the inscription VICTORIA AVGVSTI - NOSTRI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Aquileia 35?: RIC VIII Aquileia 35 was struck in Gold, standard weight 40.03g, diameter 48mm, die axis 1 h, struck.