What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Rome 377?

RIC VIII Rome 377 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 23.8g, diameter 32mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constans Roman Medallion — RIC VIII Rome 377

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Rome 377

Ruler

Constans

Denomination

Roman Medallion

Date

337 AD-340 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

23.8g

Diameter

32mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N FL CONSTANS AVG

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

Reverse

VRBS ROMA - BEATA

Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and spear in left hand; beside her, a shield

About This Type

This RIC VIII Rome 377 is a roman medallion of Constans (337 AD-340 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and spear in left hand; beside her, a shield. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 23.8g, 32mm diameter.

About the Roman Medallion

Roman medallions are oversized coins struck for presentation or commemorative purposes rather than circulation. They were given as imperial gifts and survive in very small numbers. Medallions are prized for their exceptional artistic quality and historical significance.

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 377?: RIC VIII Rome 377 is a Bronze Roman Medallion of Constans (337 AD-340 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Rome 377.
How do you identify RIC VIII Rome 377?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N FL CONSTANS AVG. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and spear in left hand; beside her, a shield with the inscription VRBS ROMA - BEATA. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Rome 377?: RIC VIII Rome 377 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 23.8g, diameter 32mm, die axis 6 h, struck.