What is RIC VII Siscia 148?

RIC VII Siscia 148 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (320 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Siscia 148.

How do you identify RIC VII Siscia 148?

The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, laureate, right with the inscription CONSTA-NTINVS AVG or CONSTAN-TINVS AVG or CONSTANT-INVS AVG. The reverse depicts VOT/XX within a laurel wreath with the inscription D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG. Portrait type: laureate.

Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Siscia 148)

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Siscia 148

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

320 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

CONSTA-NTINVS AVG or CONSTAN-TINVS AVG or CONSTANT-INVS AVG

Head of Constantine I, laureate, right

Reverse

D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG

VOT/XX within a laurel wreath

About This Type

This RIC VII Siscia 148 is an ae2 of Constantine I (320 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts VOT/XX within a laurel wreath.

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 148?: RIC VII Siscia 148 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (320 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Siscia 148.
How do you identify RIC VII Siscia 148?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, laureate, right with the inscription CONSTA-NTINVS AVG or CONSTAN-TINVS AVG or CONSTANT-INVS AVG. The reverse depicts VOT/XX within a laurel wreath with the inscription D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG. Portrait type: laureate.