How do you identify RIC VIII Rome 420?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius Gallus, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N FL CL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription GLORIA - ROMANORVM. Portrait type: draped.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Rome 420?

RIC VIII Rome 420 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.93g, diameter 33mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantius II Roman Medallion — RIC VIII Rome 420

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Rome 420

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Roman Medallion

Date

352 AD-354 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

11.93g

Diameter

33mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N FL CL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES

Bust of Constantius Gallus, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

GLORIA - ROMANORVM

Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VIII Rome 420 is a roman medallion of Constantius II (352 AD-354 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 11.93g, 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 420?: RIC VIII Rome 420 is a Bronze Roman Medallion of Constantius II (352 AD-354 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Rome 420.
How do you identify RIC VIII Rome 420?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius Gallus, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N FL CL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription GLORIA - ROMANORVM. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Rome 420?: RIC VIII Rome 420 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.93g, diameter 33mm, die axis 12 h, struck.