How do you identify RIC VIII Rome 386?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constantinopolis, laureate with crested helmet, wearing ornamental mantle and necklace, sceptre over left shoulder, left with the inscription CONSTANTI-NOPOLIS. The reverse depicts Res Publica, turreted, seated left, holding branch in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA - AVGVSTI. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Rome 386?

RIC VIII Rome 386 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 22.86g, diameter 35mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constans Roman Medallion — RIC VIII Rome 386

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Rome 386

Ruler

Constans

Denomination

Roman Medallion

Date

340 AD-347 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

22.86g

Diameter

35mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTI-NOPOLIS

Bust of Constantinopolis, laureate with crested helmet, wearing ornamental mantle and necklace, sceptre over left shoulder, left

Reverse

VICTORIA - AVGVSTI

Res Publica, turreted, seated left, holding branch in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VIII Rome 386 is a roman medallion of Constans (340 AD-347 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Res Publica, turreted, seated left, holding branch in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 22.86g, 35mm 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 386?: RIC VIII Rome 386 is a Bronze Roman Medallion of Constans (340 AD-347 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Rome 386.
How do you identify RIC VIII Rome 386?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantinopolis, laureate with crested helmet, wearing ornamental mantle and necklace, sceptre over left shoulder, left with the inscription CONSTANTI-NOPOLIS. The reverse depicts Res Publica, turreted, seated left, holding branch in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA - AVGVSTI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Rome 386?: RIC VIII Rome 386 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 22.86g, diameter 35mm, die axis 12 h, struck.