Constans Semissis, Victory reverse
RIC VIII Aquileia 41 · 340 AD-350 AD · Aquileia
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
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.
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.
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