What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Rome 388?

RIC VIII Rome 388 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 21.57g, diameter 32mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constans Roman Medallion — RIC VIII Rome 388

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Rome 388

Ruler

Constans

Denomination

Roman Medallion

Date

340 AD-347 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

21.57g

Diameter

32mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANS P F AVG

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

Reverse

VIRTVS - AVGG NN

Constans, laureate, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and globe in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VIII Rome 388 is a roman medallion of Constans (340 AD-347 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Constans, laureate, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and globe in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 21.57g, 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 388?: RIC VIII Rome 388 is a Bronze Roman Medallion of Constans (340 AD-347 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Rome 388.
How do you identify RIC VIII Rome 388?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Constans, laureate, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and globe in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS - AVGG NN. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Rome 388?: RIC VIII Rome 388 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 21.57g, diameter 32mm, die axis 6 h, struck.