What is RIC VII Siscia 129?

RIC VII Siscia 129 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (320 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Siscia 129.

How do you identify RIC VII Siscia 129?

The obverse depicts Bust of Licinius, helmeted, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP LI-CINIVS AVG or IMP L-ICINIVS AVG or IMP LIC-INIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Standard inscribed VOT/XX flanked by two seated captives with the inscription VIRTVS - EXERCIT. Portrait type: helmeted.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Siscia 129?

RIC VII Siscia 129 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.46g, diameter 20mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2, Standard (RIC VII Siscia 129)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Siscia 129

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

320 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.46g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

helmeted

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP LI-CINIVS AVG or IMP L-ICINIVS AVG or IMP LIC-INIVS AVG

Bust of Licinius, helmeted, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VIRTVS - EXERCIT

Standard inscribed VOT/XX flanked by two seated captives

About This Type

This RIC VII Siscia 129 is an ae2 of Constantine I (320 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Standard inscribed VOT/XX flanked by two seated captives. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.46g, 20mm 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 VII Siscia 129?: RIC VII Siscia 129 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (320 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Siscia 129.
How do you identify RIC VII Siscia 129?: The obverse depicts Bust of Licinius, helmeted, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP LI-CINIVS AVG or IMP L-ICINIVS AVG or IMP LIC-INIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Standard inscribed VOT/XX flanked by two seated captives with the inscription VIRTVS - EXERCIT. Portrait type: helmeted.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Siscia 129?: RIC VII Siscia 129 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.46g, diameter 20mm, die axis 1 h, struck.