What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Rome 381?

RIC VIII Rome 381 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 21.4g, diameter 34mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constans Roman Medallion — RIC VIII Rome 381

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Rome 381

Ruler

Constans

Denomination

Roman Medallion

Date

340 AD-347 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

21.4g

Diameter

34mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTIVS P F AVG

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

Reverse

VICTORI-A AVG NN

Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass, supporting a shield which she inscribes VOT/X on her left knee

About This Type

This RIC VIII Rome 381 is a roman medallion of Constans (340 AD-347 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass, supporting a shield which she inscribes VOT/X on her left knee. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 21.4g, 34mm 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 381?: RIC VIII Rome 381 is a Bronze Roman Medallion of Constans (340 AD-347 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Rome 381.
How do you identify RIC VIII Rome 381?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass, supporting a shield which she inscribes VOT/X on her left knee with the inscription VICTORI-A AVG NN. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Rome 381?: RIC VIII Rome 381 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 21.4g, diameter 34mm, die axis 12 h, struck.