What is RIC VII Siscia 176?

RIC VII Siscia 176 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (321 AD-324 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Siscia 176.

How do you identify RIC VII Siscia 176?

The obverse depicts Head of Constantine II, laureate, right with the inscription CONSTANTINVS IVN 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 176?

RIC VII Siscia 176 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.12g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Siscia 176)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Siscia 176

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

321 AD-324 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.12g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C

Head of Constantine II, laureate, right

Reverse

CAESARVM NOSTRORVM

VOT/X within a laurel wreath

About This Type

This RIC VII Siscia 176 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 3.12g, 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 176?: RIC VII Siscia 176 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (321 AD-324 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Siscia 176.
How do you identify RIC VII Siscia 176?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantine II, laureate, right with the inscription CONSTANTINVS IVN 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 176?: RIC VII Siscia 176 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.12g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.