What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Siscia 148?

RIC VI Siscia 148 was struck in Gold, standard weight 20.78g, diameter 33mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Constantius Chlorus Multiple-Gold — RIC VI Siscia 148

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Siscia 148

Ruler

Constantius Chlorus

Denomination

Multiple-Gold

Date

305 AD-307 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Gold

Weight

20.78g

Diameter

33mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTIVS P F AVG

Bust of Constantius Chlorus, laureate, wearing imperial mantle, right, holding eagle-tipped sceptre in right hand

Reverse

CONCORD-IA AVGG ET CAESS

An Augustus (larger) and Caesar (smaller), laureate, togate, standing facing each other, each holding short baton and supporting a globe between them; on ground between them, XX within a wreath

About This Type

This RIC VI Siscia 148 is a multiple-gold of Constantius Chlorus (305 AD-307 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts An Augustus (larger) and Caesar (smaller), laureate, togate, standing facing each other, each holding short baton and supporting a globe between them; on ground between them, XX within a wreath. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 20.78g, 33mm diameter.

About the Multiple-Gold

Gold multiples are oversized gold coins struck at weights of two or more solidi. They were presentation pieces and imperial donatives rather than circulating currency. Surviving examples are extremely rare and command high prices.

About the Siscia Mint

Siscia (modern Sisak, Croatia) was a major late Roman mint, operating from the late third century through the late fourth century. It produced large quantities of bronze coinage for the Danube frontier region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Siscia 148?: RIC VI Siscia 148 is a Gold Multiple-Gold of Constantius Chlorus (305 AD-307 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Siscia 148.
How do you identify RIC VI Siscia 148?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius Chlorus, laureate, wearing imperial mantle, right, holding eagle-tipped sceptre in right hand with the inscription CONSTANTIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts An Augustus (larger) and Caesar (smaller), laureate, togate, standing facing each other, each holding short baton and supporting a globe between them; on ground between them, XX within a wreath with the inscription CONCORD-IA AVGG ET CAESS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Siscia 148?: RIC VI Siscia 148 was struck in Gold, standard weight 20.78g, diameter 33mm, die axis 1 h, struck.