How do you identify RIC VIII Sirmium 59?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, wearing crested and diademed helmet, cuirassed, facing front, holding spear diagonally over right shoulder in right hand and shield decorated with a horseman trampling an enemy in left hand with the inscription FL IVL CONSTAN-TIVS PERP AVG. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, enthroned front, and Constantinopolis, draped, enthroned left, head left, supporting a shield inscribed VOT/XXXV/MVLT/XXXX; Roma holding spear in left hand; Constantinopolis holding sceptre in left hand, her right foot on prow with the inscription GLORIA - REI - PVBLICAE. Portrait type: diademed.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Sirmium 59?

RIC VIII Sirmium 59 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.8g, diameter 23mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Constantius II Solidus — RIC VIII Sirmium 59

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Sirmium 59

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Solidus

Date

355 AD-361 AD

Mint

Sirmium

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.8g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL IVL CONSTAN-TIVS PERP AVG

Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, wearing crested and diademed helmet, cuirassed, facing front, holding spear diagonally over right shoulder in right hand and shield decorated with a horseman trampling an enemy in left hand

Reverse

GLORIA - REI - PVBLICAE

Roma, helmeted, draped, enthroned front, and Constantinopolis, draped, enthroned left, head left, supporting a shield inscribed VOT/XXXV/MVLT/XXXX; Roma holding spear in left hand; Constantinopolis holding sceptre in left hand, her right foot on prow

About This Type

This RIC VIII Sirmium 59 is a solidus of Constantius II (355 AD-361 AD), struck at the Sirmium mint. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, enthroned front, and Constantinopolis, draped, enthroned left, head left, supporting a shield inscribed VOT/XXXV/MVLT/XXXX; Roma holding spear in left hand; Constantinopolis holding sceptre in left hand, her right foot on prow. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.8g, 23mm diameter.

About the Solidus

The solidus was the gold coin of the late Roman and Byzantine empires, introduced by Constantine I around 309 AD at 4.5 grams. It maintained its weight standard for over seven centuries, making it one of the most stable currencies in history.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Sirmium 59?: RIC VIII Sirmium 59 is a Gold Solidus of Constantius II (355 AD-361 AD) struck at the Sirmium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Sirmium 59.
How do you identify RIC VIII Sirmium 59?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, wearing crested and diademed helmet, cuirassed, facing front, holding spear diagonally over right shoulder in right hand and shield decorated with a horseman trampling an enemy in left hand with the inscription FL IVL CONSTAN-TIVS PERP AVG. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, enthroned front, and Constantinopolis, draped, enthroned left, head left, supporting a shield inscribed VOT/XXXV/MVLT/XXXX; Roma holding spear in left hand; Constantinopolis holding sceptre in left hand, her right foot on prow with the inscription GLORIA - REI - PVBLICAE. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Sirmium 59?: RIC VIII Sirmium 59 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.8g, diameter 23mm, die axis 7 h, struck.