What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Rome 395?

RIC VIII Rome 395 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 33.49g, diameter 33mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Constans Roman Medallion — RIC VIII Rome 395

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Rome 395

Ruler

Constans

Denomination

Roman Medallion

Date

347 AD-350 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

33.49g

Diameter

33mm

Die Axis

7 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 AV-G-G NN

Res Publica, turreted, seated left, holding branch in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; behind her, Victory standing, crowning her with wreath and holding palm

About This Type

This RIC VIII Rome 395 is a roman medallion of Constans (347 AD-350 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Res Publica, turreted, seated left, holding branch in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; behind her, Victory standing, crowning her with wreath and holding palm. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 33.49g, 33mm 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 395?: RIC VIII Rome 395 is a Bronze Roman Medallion of Constans (347 AD-350 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Rome 395.
How do you identify RIC VIII Rome 395?: 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; behind her, Victory standing, crowning her with wreath and holding palm with the inscription VICTORIA AV-G-G NN. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Rome 395?: RIC VIII Rome 395 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 33.49g, diameter 33mm, die axis 7 h, struck.