What is RIC VI Siscia 204?

RIC VI Siscia 204 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius (309 AD-310 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Siscia 204.

How do you identify RIC VI Siscia 204?

The obverse depicts Bust of Galeria Valeria, diademed, sometimes wearing necklace, draped, facing front on crescent, head right with the inscription GAL VALERIA AVG. The reverse depicts Venus, draped, standing front, head left, holding up apple with right hand, raising drapery over left shoulder with left hand with the inscription VENERI - VICTRICI. Portrait type: diademed.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Siscia 204?

RIC VI Siscia 204 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 7.2g, diameter 25mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Licinius AE2 — RIC VI Siscia 204

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Siscia 204

Ruler

Licinius

Denomination

AE2

Date

309 AD-310 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

7.2g

Diameter

25mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

GAL VALERIA AVG

Bust of Galeria Valeria, diademed, sometimes wearing necklace, draped, facing front on crescent, head right

Reverse

VENERI - VICTRICI

Venus, draped, standing front, head left, holding up apple with right hand, raising drapery over left shoulder with left hand

About This Type

This RIC VI Siscia 204 is an ae2 of Licinius (309 AD-310 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Venus, draped, standing front, head left, holding up apple with right hand, raising drapery over left shoulder with left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 7.2g, 25mm diameter.

About the AE2

AE2 is a modern size classification for late Roman bronze coins measuring 21–25mm in diameter. This class includes the reduced folles and nummi of the Constantinian and Valentinianic periods. The classification is widely used in RIC and dealer catalogs when the ancient denomination name is debated.

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 204?: RIC VI Siscia 204 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius (309 AD-310 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Siscia 204.
How do you identify RIC VI Siscia 204?: The obverse depicts Bust of Galeria Valeria, diademed, sometimes wearing necklace, draped, facing front on crescent, head right with the inscription GAL VALERIA AVG. The reverse depicts Venus, draped, standing front, head left, holding up apple with right hand, raising drapery over left shoulder with left hand with the inscription VENERI - VICTRICI. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Siscia 204?: RIC VI Siscia 204 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 7.2g, diameter 25mm, die axis 6 h, struck.