What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Rome 458?

RIC VIII Rome 458 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 14.62g, diameter 29mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantius II Roman Medallion — RIC VIII Rome 458

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Rome 458

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Roman Medallion

Date

354 AD-361 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

14.62g

Diameter

29mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG

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

Reverse

MONETA A-VG

Three Monetae standing left, each holding scales and cornucopiae; at the feet of each, a pile of coins; in exergue, R

About This Type

This RIC VIII Rome 458 is a roman medallion of Constantius II (354 AD-361 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Three Monetae standing left, each holding scales and cornucopiae; at the feet of each, a pile of coins; in exergue, R. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 14.62g, 29mm 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 458?: RIC VIII Rome 458 is a Bronze Roman Medallion of Constantius II (354 AD-361 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Rome 458.
How do you identify RIC VIII Rome 458?: 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 Three Monetae standing left, each holding scales and cornucopiae; at the feet of each, a pile of coins; in exergue, R with the inscription MONETA A-VG. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Rome 458?: RIC VIII Rome 458 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 14.62g, diameter 29mm, die axis 6 h, struck.