What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Rome 430?

RIC VIII Rome 430 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 17.72g, diameter 31mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Constantius II Roman Medallion — RIC VIII Rome 430

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Rome 430

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Roman Medallion

Date

352 AD-354 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

17.72g

Diameter

31mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N FL CL CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES

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

Reverse

VICTORIA - ROMANORVM

Victory, winged, draped, advancing right, head left, holding wreath in each hand; at feet on either side, bound and seated captive

About This Type

This RIC VIII Rome 430 is a roman medallion of Constantius II (352 AD-354 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing right, head left, holding wreath in each hand; at feet on either side, bound and seated captive. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 17.72g, 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 430?: RIC VIII Rome 430 is a Bronze Roman Medallion of Constantius II (352 AD-354 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Rome 430.
How do you identify RIC VIII Rome 430?: 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, advancing right, head left, holding wreath in each hand; at feet on either side, bound and seated captive with the inscription VICTORIA - ROMANORVM. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Rome 430?: RIC VIII Rome 430 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 17.72g, diameter 31mm, die axis 7 h, struck.