Constantine II Solidus — RIC VIII Aquileia 4

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Aquileia 4

Ruler

Constantine II

Denomination

Solidus

Date

337 AD-340 AD

Mint

Aquileia

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

CONSTANTI-NVS P F AVG

Bust of Constantine II, laureate, rosette-diademed, cuirassed, right

Reverse

GAVDIVM - POPVLI ROMANI

Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass, supporting a shield inscribed VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX on her left knee, supported by a small genius

About This Type

This RIC VIII Aquileia 4 is a solidus of Constantine II (337 AD-340 AD), struck at the Aquileia mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass, supporting a shield inscribed VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX on her left knee, supported by a small genius.

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 4?: RIC VIII Aquileia 4 is a Gold Solidus of Constantine II (337 AD-340 AD) struck at the Aquileia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Aquileia 4.
How do you identify RIC VIII Aquileia 4?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, laureate, rosette-diademed, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTI-NVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass, supporting a shield inscribed VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX on her left knee, supported by a small genius with the inscription GAVDIVM - POPVLI ROMANI. Portrait type: laureate.