RIC VII Siscia 181 Crispus obverse, Head of Crispus, laureate, right Obverse
RIC VII Siscia 181 Crispus reverse, VOT/X within a laurel wreath Reverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC VII Siscia 181
Ruler
Crispus
Issued under
Constantine I
Denomination
AE2
Date
321 AD-324 AD
Mint
Siscia
Metal
Bronze
Weight
3.24g
Diameter
20mm
Die Axis
7 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 181 is an ae2 of Crispus, issued under 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 3.24g, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Siscia 181?
RIC VII Siscia 181 is a Bronze AE2 of Crispus issued under Constantine I (321 AD-324 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Siscia 181.
How do you identify RIC VII Siscia 181?
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 181?
RIC VII Siscia 181 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.24g, diameter 20mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

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