RIC VII Siscia 152 Constantine I obverse, Head of Crispus, laureate, right Obverse
RIC VII Siscia 152 Constantine I reverse, VOT/V within a laurel wreath Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC VII Siscia 152
Ruler
Constantine I
Denomination
AE2
Date
320 AD
Mint
Siscia
Metal
Bronze
Weight
3.23g
Diameter
18mm
Die Axis
12 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IVL CRISPV-S NOB CAES or IVL CRIS-PVS NOB CAES

Head of Crispus, laureate, right

Reverse

CAESARVM NOSTRORVM

VOT/V within a laurel wreath

About This Type

This RIC VII Siscia 152 is an ae2 of Constantine I (320 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts VOT/V within a laurel wreath. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.23g, 18mm 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Siscia 152?
RIC VII Siscia 152 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (320 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Siscia 152.
How do you identify RIC VII Siscia 152?
The obverse depicts Head of Crispus, laureate, right with the inscription IVL CRISPV-S NOB CAES or IVL CRIS-PVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts VOT/V within a laurel wreath with the inscription CAESARVM NOSTRORVM. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Siscia 152?
RIC VII Siscia 152 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.23g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

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