How do you identify RIC VIII Rome 240a?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTI-VS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA - AVGVSTI. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Rome 240a?

RIC VIII Rome 240a was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.02g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantius II Siliqua — RIC VIII Rome 240a

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Rome 240a

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Siliqua

Date

354 AD-355 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.02g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTI-VS P F AVG

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

Reverse

VICTORIA - AVGVSTI

Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VIII Rome 240a is a siliqua of Constantius II (354 AD-355 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.02g, 19mm diameter.

About the Siliqua

The siliqua was a late Roman silver denomination introduced in the fourth century, typically weighing 2–3 grams. It was the main silver coin of the late empire alongside the gold solidus.

About the Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Rome 240a?: RIC VIII Rome 240a is a Silver Siliqua of Constantius II (354 AD-355 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Rome 240a.
How do you identify RIC VIII Rome 240a?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTI-VS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA - AVGVSTI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Rome 240a?: RIC VIII Rome 240a was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.02g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.