What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Rome 443?

RIC VIII Rome 443 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 24.68g, diameter 34mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantius II Roman Medallion — RIC VIII Rome 443

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Rome 443

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Roman Medallion

Date

354 AD-361 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

24.68g

Diameter

34mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N CONSTANTI-VS VICT P F AVG

Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VICTORI-A AVG N

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 443 is a roman medallion of Constantius II (354 AD-361 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 24.68g, 34mm 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 443?: RIC VIII Rome 443 is a Bronze Roman Medallion of Constantius II (354 AD-361 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Rome 443.
How do you identify RIC VIII Rome 443?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N CONSTANTI-VS VICT P F AVG. 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 VICTORI-A AVG N. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Rome 443?: RIC VIII Rome 443 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 24.68g, diameter 34mm, die axis 6 h, struck.