What is RIC VII Siscia 205?

RIC VII Siscia 205 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (326 AD-327 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Siscia 205.

How do you identify RIC VII Siscia 205?

The obverse depicts Bust of Fausta, waved hair, mantled, right with the inscription FLAV MAX - FAVSTA AVG. The reverse depicts Spes, veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding two children in her arms with the inscription SPES REIP-VBLICAE.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Siscia 205?

RIC VII Siscia 205 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.09g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2, Spes reverse (RIC VII Siscia 205)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Siscia 205

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

326 AD-327 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.09g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

12 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FLAV MAX - FAVSTA AVG

Bust of Fausta, waved hair, mantled, right

Reverse

SPES REIP-VBLICAE

Spes, veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding two children in her arms

About This Type

This RIC VII Siscia 205 is an ae2 of Constantine I (326 AD-327 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Spes, veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding two children in her arms. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.09g, 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 205?: RIC VII Siscia 205 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (326 AD-327 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Siscia 205.
How do you identify RIC VII Siscia 205?: The obverse depicts Bust of Fausta, waved hair, mantled, right with the inscription FLAV MAX - FAVSTA AVG. The reverse depicts Spes, veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding two children in her arms with the inscription SPES REIP-VBLICAE.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Siscia 205?: RIC VII Siscia 205 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.09g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.