What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Rome 382?

RIC VIII Rome 382 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 24.39g, diameter 30mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constans Roman Medallion — RIC VIII Rome 382

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Rome 382

Ruler

Constans

Denomination

Roman Medallion

Date

340 AD-347 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

24.39g

Diameter

30mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANS P F AVG

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

Reverse

VICTORIA - 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 382 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 24.39g, 30mm 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 382?: RIC VIII Rome 382 is a Bronze Roman Medallion of Constans (340 AD-347 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Rome 382.
How do you identify RIC VIII Rome 382?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANS 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 VICTORIA - AVG NN. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Rome 382?: RIC VIII Rome 382 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 24.39g, diameter 30mm, die axis 12 h, struck.