What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Arelate 231?

RIC VIII Arelate 231 was struck in Gold, standard weight 8.65g, diameter 28mm, struck.

Constantius II Multiple-Gold — RIC VIII Arelate 231

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Arelate 231

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Multiple-Gold

Date

355 AD-360 AD

Mint

Arelate

Metal

Gold

Weight

8.65g

Diameter

28mm

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL CL IVLIAN-VS NOB CAES

Bust of Julian, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

GLORIA• - R-OMANORVM

Roma, helmeted, draped, enthroned front, and Constantinopolis, draped, enthroned left, head left; Roma holding Victory on globe in right hand and spear in left hand; Constantinopolis holding Victory on globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand, her right foot on prow

About This Type

This RIC VIII Arelate 231 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; Roma holding Victory on globe in right hand and spear in left hand; Constantinopolis holding Victory on globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand, her right foot on prow. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 8.65g, 28mm diameter.

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 231?: RIC VIII Arelate 231 is a Gold Multiple-Gold of Constantius II (355 AD-360 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Arelate 231.
How do you identify RIC VIII Arelate 231?: The obverse depicts Bust of Julian, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL CL IVLIAN-VS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, enthroned front, and Constantinopolis, draped, enthroned left, head left; Roma holding Victory on globe in right hand and spear in left hand; Constantinopolis holding Victory on globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand, her right foot on prow with the inscription GLORIA• - R-OMANORVM. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Arelate 231?: RIC VIII Arelate 231 was struck in Gold, standard weight 8.65g, diameter 28mm, struck.