What is RIC VIII Aquileia 44?

RIC VIII Aquileia 44 is a Gold Solidus of Constans (340 AD-350 AD) struck at the Aquileia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Aquileia 44.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Aquileia 44?

RIC VIII Aquileia 44 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.22g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constans Solidus — RIC VIII Aquileia 44

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Aquileia 44

Ruler

Constans

Denomination

Solidus

Date

340 AD-350 AD

Mint

Aquileia

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.22g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTI-VS AVGVSTVS

Bust of Constantius II, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VICTORIAE DD NN AVGG

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 44 is a solidus 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/XX/MVLT/XXX on her left knee, supported by a small genius. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.22g, 21mm diameter.

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 44?: RIC VIII Aquileia 44 is a Gold Solidus of Constans (340 AD-350 AD) struck at the Aquileia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Aquileia 44.
How do you identify RIC VIII Aquileia 44?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTI-VS AVGVSTVS. 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 VICTORIAE DD NN AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Aquileia 44?: RIC VIII Aquileia 44 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.22g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.