What is RIC VII Siscia 172?

RIC VII Siscia 172 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (321 AD-324 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Siscia 172.

How do you identify RIC VII Siscia 172?

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 172?

RIC VII Siscia 172 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.81g, diameter 19mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Siscia 172)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Siscia 172

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

321 AD-324 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.81g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

1 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 172 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 2.81g, 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 172?: RIC VII Siscia 172 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (321 AD-324 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Siscia 172.
How do you identify RIC VII Siscia 172?: 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 172?: RIC VII Siscia 172 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.81g, diameter 19mm, die axis 1 h, struck.