What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Aquileia 41?

RIC VIII Aquileia 41 was struck in Gold, standard weight 2.14g, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constans Semissis — RIC VIII Aquileia 41

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Aquileia 41

Ruler

Constans

Denomination

Semissis

Date

340 AD-350 AD

Mint

Aquileia

Metal

Gold

Weight

2.14g

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL IVL CONS-TANS P F AVG

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

Reverse

VICTORIA CONSTANTIS AVG

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

About This Type

This RIC VIII Aquileia 41 is a semissis of Constans (340 AD-350 AD), struck at the Aquileia mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass, supporting a shield inscribed VOT/XV on her left knee, supported by a small genius. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 2.14g.

About the Semissis

The semissis was a late Roman and Byzantine gold denomination worth half a solidus, typically weighing about 2.25 grams. It was introduced in the fourth century and continued into the Byzantine period.

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 41?: RIC VIII Aquileia 41 is a Gold Semissis of Constans (340 AD-350 AD) struck at the Aquileia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Aquileia 41.
How do you identify RIC VIII Aquileia 41?: 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 Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass, supporting a shield inscribed VOT/XV on her left knee, supported by a small genius with the inscription VICTORIA CONSTANTIS AVG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Aquileia 41?: RIC VIII Aquileia 41 was struck in Gold, standard weight 2.14g, die axis 6 h, struck.