What is RIC VII Siscia 160?

RIC VII Siscia 160 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (320 AD-321 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Siscia 160.

How do you identify RIC VII Siscia 160?

The obverse depicts Head of Licinius, laureate, right with the inscription IMP LICI-NIVS AVG or IMP LIC-INIVS AVG. The reverse depicts VOT/XX within a laurel wreath with the inscription D N LICINI AVGVSTI. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Siscia 160?

RIC VII Siscia 160 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.88g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Siscia 160)

Obverse

Reverse

Universität Wien, Institut für Numismatik und Geldgeschichte

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Siscia 160

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

320 AD-321 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.88g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP LICI-NIVS AVG or IMP LIC-INIVS AVG

Head of Licinius, laureate, right

Reverse

D N LICINI AVGVSTI

VOT/XX within a laurel wreath

About This Type

This RIC VII Siscia 160 is an ae2 of Constantine I (320 AD-321 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts VOT/XX within a laurel wreath. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.88g, 19mm 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 160?: RIC VII Siscia 160 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (320 AD-321 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Siscia 160.
How do you identify RIC VII Siscia 160?: The obverse depicts Head of Licinius, laureate, right with the inscription IMP LICI-NIVS AVG or IMP LIC-INIVS AVG. The reverse depicts VOT/XX within a laurel wreath with the inscription D N LICINI AVGVSTI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Siscia 160?: RIC VII Siscia 160 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.88g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.