What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Rome 425?

RIC VIII Rome 425 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 28.37g, diameter 31mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantius II Roman Medallion — RIC VIII Rome 425

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Rome 425

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Roman Medallion

Date

352 AD-354 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

28.37g

Diameter

31mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTI-NOPOLIS

Bust of Constantinopolis, wearing laureate and crested helmet, wearing necklace and ornamental mantle, right, holding sceptre over right shoulder

Reverse

VICTO-RIA - AVG N

Constantinopolis, turreted, seated left, holding branch in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; her left foot on prow; behind her, Victory standing, crowning her with wreath and holding palm

About This Type

This RIC VIII Rome 425 is a roman medallion of Constantius II (352 AD-354 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Constantinopolis, turreted, seated left, holding branch in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; her left foot on prow; behind her, Victory standing, crowning her with wreath and holding palm. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 28.37g, 31mm 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 425?: RIC VIII Rome 425 is a Bronze Roman Medallion of Constantius II (352 AD-354 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Rome 425.
How do you identify RIC VIII Rome 425?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantinopolis, wearing laureate and crested helmet, wearing necklace and ornamental mantle, right, holding sceptre over right shoulder with the inscription CONSTANTI-NOPOLIS. The reverse depicts Constantinopolis, turreted, seated left, holding branch in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; her left foot on prow; behind her, Victory standing, crowning her with wreath and holding palm with the inscription VICTO-RIA - AVG N. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Rome 425?: RIC VIII Rome 425 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 28.37g, diameter 31mm, die axis 12 h, struck.