What is RIC VII Siscia 215?

RIC VII Siscia 215 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (328 AD-329 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Siscia 215.

How do you identify RIC VII Siscia 215?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG. The reverse depicts Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, with five or six stone layers; star above with the inscription PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG. Portrait type: diademed.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Siscia 215?

RIC VII Siscia 215 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.09g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2, Camp reverse (RIC VII Siscia 215)

Obverse

Reverse

Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, Archäologie

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Siscia 215

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

328 AD-329 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

4.09g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG

Bust of Constantine I, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG

Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, with five or six stone layers; star above

About This Type

This RIC VII Siscia 215 is an ae2 of Constantine I (328 AD-329 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, with five or six stone layers; star above. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 4.09g, 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 215?: RIC VII Siscia 215 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (328 AD-329 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Siscia 215.
How do you identify RIC VII Siscia 215?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG. The reverse depicts Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, with five or six stone layers; star above with the inscription PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Siscia 215?: RIC VII Siscia 215 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 4.09g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.