What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Rome 400?

RIC VIII Rome 400 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 24.31g, diameter 35mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constans Roman Medallion — RIC VIII Rome 400

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Rome 400

Ruler

Constans

Denomination

Roman Medallion

Date

347 AD-350 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

24.31g

Diameter

35mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG

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

Reverse

VIRTVS - AVG

Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and globe in left hand; at feet to right, bound and seated captive

About This Type

This RIC VIII Rome 400 is a roman medallion of Constans (347 AD-350 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and globe in left hand; at feet to right, bound and seated captive. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 24.31g, 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 400?: RIC VIII Rome 400 is a Bronze Roman Medallion of Constans (347 AD-350 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Rome 400.
How do you identify RIC VIII Rome 400?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and globe in left hand; at feet to right, bound and seated captive with the inscription VIRTVS - AVG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Rome 400?: RIC VIII Rome 400 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 24.31g, diameter 35mm, die axis 12 h, struck.