What is RIC VII Siscia 169?

RIC VII Siscia 169 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (321 AD-324 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Siscia 169.

How do you identify RIC VII Siscia 169?

The obverse depicts Head of Crispus, laureate, right with the inscription IVL CRIS-PVS NOB C. The reverse depicts VOT/X within a laurel wreath with the inscription CAESARVM NOSTRORVM. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Siscia 169?

RIC VII Siscia 169 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Siscia 169)

Obverse

Reverse

Herzog Anton Ulrich-Museum, Braunschweig

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Siscia 169

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

321 AD-324 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IVL CRIS-PVS NOB C

Head of Crispus, laureate, right

Reverse

CAESARVM NOSTRORVM

VOT/X within a laurel wreath

About This Type

This RIC VII Siscia 169 is an ae2 of Constantine I (321 AD-324 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts VOT/X within a laurel wreath. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3g, 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 169?: RIC VII Siscia 169 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (321 AD-324 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Siscia 169.
How do you identify RIC VII Siscia 169?: The obverse depicts Head of Crispus, laureate, right with the inscription IVL CRIS-PVS NOB C. The reverse depicts VOT/X within a laurel wreath with the inscription CAESARVM NOSTRORVM. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Siscia 169?: RIC VII Siscia 169 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.