What is RIC VII Siscia 187?

RIC VII Siscia 187 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (324 AD-325 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Siscia 187.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Siscia 187?

RIC VII Siscia 187 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.38g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2, Securitas (RIC VII Siscia 187)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Siscia 187

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

324 AD-325 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.38g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

12 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL HELENA - AVGVSTA

Bust of Helena, wearing necklace and mantle, right

Reverse

SECVRITAS - REIPVBLICE

Securitas, draped, standing left, raising robe with right hand and lowering branch with left hand

About This Type

This RIC VII Siscia 187 is an ae2 of Constantine I (324 AD-325 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Securitas, draped, standing left, raising robe with right hand and lowering branch with left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.38g, 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 187?: RIC VII Siscia 187 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (324 AD-325 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Siscia 187.
How do you identify RIC VII Siscia 187?: The obverse depicts Bust of Helena, wearing necklace and mantle, right with the inscription FL HELENA - AVGVSTA. The reverse depicts Securitas, draped, standing left, raising robe with right hand and lowering branch with left hand with the inscription SECVRITAS - REIPVBLICE.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Siscia 187?: RIC VII Siscia 187 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.38g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.