Constantius II Multiple-Gold — RIC VIII Arelate 226

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Arelate 226

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Multiple-Gold

Date

355 AD-360 AD

Mint

Arelate

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

diademed

Obverse

FL IVL CONSTAN-TIVS PERP AVG

Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, wearing consular robes, left, holding Victory on globe in right hand, sceptre over left shoulder

Reverse

GLORIA - REI - PVBLICAE

Roma, helmeted, draped, enthroned front, and Constantinopolis, draped, enthroned left, head left, supporting a wreath inscribed VOT/XXX/MVLT/XXXX; Roma holding spear in left hand; Constantinopolis holding sceptre in left hand, her right foot on prow

About This Type

This RIC VIII Arelate 226 is a multiple-gold of Constantius II (355 AD-360 AD), struck at the Arelate mint. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, enthroned front, and Constantinopolis, draped, enthroned left, head left, supporting a wreath inscribed VOT/XXX/MVLT/XXXX; Roma holding spear in left hand; Constantinopolis holding sceptre in left hand, her right foot on prow.

About the Multiple-Gold

Gold multiples are oversized gold coins struck at weights of two or more solidi. They were presentation pieces and imperial donatives rather than circulating currency. Surviving examples are extremely rare and command high prices.

About the Arelate Mint

Arelate (modern Arles, France) replaced the Lugdunum mint in the early fourth century and became one of the principal Western mints. Its mint mark typically includes AR or CON (Constantina).

All Constantius II coins Arelate mint All Multiple-Gold coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Arelate 226?: RIC VIII Arelate 226 is a Gold Multiple-Gold of Constantius II (355 AD-360 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Arelate 226.
How do you identify RIC VIII Arelate 226?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, wearing consular robes, left, holding Victory on globe in right hand, sceptre over left shoulder with the inscription FL IVL CONSTAN-TIVS PERP AVG. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, enthroned front, and Constantinopolis, draped, enthroned left, head left, supporting a wreath inscribed VOT/XXX/MVLT/XXXX; Roma holding spear in left hand; Constantinopolis holding sceptre in left hand, her right foot on prow with the inscription GLORIA - REI - PVBLICAE. Portrait type: diademed.