RIC VIII Rome 61 — Constans Siliqua
RIC VIII Rome 61 · 347 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
FL IVL CONS-TANS P F AVG
Bust of Constans, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
FEL TEMP - REPARATIO
Victory, winged, draped, standing right, inscribing VOT/XX on a shield supported by a kneeling figure; Victory resting her right foot on globe
About This Type
This RIC VIII Rome 61 is a siliqua of Constans (347 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing right, inscribing VOT/XX on a shield supported by a kneeling figure; Victory resting her right foot on globe. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.24g, 20mm diameter.
About the Siliqua
The siliqua was a late Roman silver denomination introduced in the fourth century, typically weighing 2–3 grams. It was the main silver coin of the late empire alongside the gold solidus.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VIII Rome 61?
- RIC VIII Rome 61 is a Silver Siliqua of Constans (347 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Rome 61.
- How do you identify RIC VIII Rome 61?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL IVL CONS-TANS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing right, inscribing VOT/XX on a shield supported by a kneeling figure; Victory resting her right foot on globe with the inscription FEL TEMP - REPARATIO. Portrait type: diademed.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Rome 61?
- RIC VIII Rome 61 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.24g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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