What is RIC VIII Rome 300?

RIC VIII Rome 300 is a Gold 9-Siliqua of Constantius II (357 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Rome 300.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Rome 300?

RIC VIII Rome 300 was struck in Gold, standard weight 1.68g, diameter 15mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantius II 9-Siliqua — RIC VIII Rome 300

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Rome 300

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

9-Siliqua

Date

357 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

1.68g

Diameter

15mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTI-VS P F AVG

Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VICTORIA CONSTANTI AVG

Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass, supporting a shield which she inscribes VOT/XXXX on her left knee; a small genius supports the shield with both hands

About This Type

This RIC VIII Rome 300 is a 9-siliqua of Constantius II (357 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass, supporting a shield which she inscribes VOT/XXXX on her left knee; a small genius supports the shield with both hands. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 1.68g, 15mm diameter.

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.

All Constantius II coins Rome mint All 9-Siliqua coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Rome 300?: RIC VIII Rome 300 is a Gold 9-Siliqua of Constantius II (357 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Rome 300.
How do you identify RIC VIII Rome 300?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTI-VS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass, supporting a shield which she inscribes VOT/XXXX on her left knee; a small genius supports the shield with both hands with the inscription VICTORIA CONSTANTI AVG. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Rome 300?: RIC VIII Rome 300 was struck in Gold, standard weight 1.68g, diameter 15mm, die axis 12 h, struck.