How do you identify RIC VIII Aquileia 47?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL IVL CONSTANS - PIVS FELIX AVG. The reverse depicts VOT/V/MVLT/X within a laurel wreath with the inscription GAVDICM POPVLI ROMANI. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Aquileia 47?

RIC VIII Aquileia 47 was struck in Silver, standard weight 10.4g, diameter 38mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constans Multiple-Silver — RIC VIII Aquileia 47

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Aquileia 47

Ruler

Constans

Denomination

Multiple-Silver

Date

340 AD-350 AD

Mint

Aquileia

Metal

Silver

Weight

10.4g

Diameter

38mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL IVL CONSTANS - PIVS FELIX AVG

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

Reverse

GAVDICM POPVLI ROMANI

VOT/V/MVLT/X within a laurel wreath

About This Type

This RIC VIII Aquileia 47 is a multiple-silver of Constans (340 AD-350 AD), struck at the Aquileia mint. The reverse depicts VOT/V/MVLT/X within a laurel wreath. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 10.4g, 38mm diameter.

About the Multiple-Silver

Silver multiples are oversized silver coins struck at weights exceeding the standard siliqua or miliarensis. Like gold multiples, they were presentation pieces rather than regular currency.

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 47?: RIC VIII Aquileia 47 is a Silver Multiple-Silver of Constans (340 AD-350 AD) struck at the Aquileia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Aquileia 47.
How do you identify RIC VIII Aquileia 47?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL IVL CONSTANS - PIVS FELIX AVG. The reverse depicts VOT/V/MVLT/X within a laurel wreath with the inscription GAVDICM POPVLI ROMANI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Aquileia 47?: RIC VIII Aquileia 47 was struck in Silver, standard weight 10.4g, diameter 38mm, die axis 6 h, struck.