What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Rome 455?

RIC VIII Rome 455 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 14.54g, diameter 32mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Constantius II Roman Medallion — RIC VIII Rome 455

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Rome 455

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Roman Medallion

Date

354 AD-361 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

14.54g

Diameter

32mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG

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

Reverse

VRBS - ROMA

Roma, helmeted, draped, enthroned left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand; beside her, shield

About This Type

This RIC VIII Rome 455 is a roman medallion of Constantius II (354 AD-361 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, enthroned left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand; beside her, shield. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 14.54g, 32mm 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 455?: RIC VIII Rome 455 is a Bronze Roman Medallion of Constantius II (354 AD-361 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Rome 455.
How do you identify RIC VIII Rome 455?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, enthroned left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand; beside her, shield with the inscription VRBS - ROMA. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Rome 455?: RIC VIII Rome 455 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 14.54g, diameter 32mm, die axis 11 h, struck.