What is RIC VII Siscia 217?

RIC VII Siscia 217 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (328 AD-329 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Siscia 217.

How do you identify RIC VII Siscia 217?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left with the inscription FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C. The reverse depicts Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, with five or six stone layers; star above with the inscription PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Siscia 217?

RIC VII Siscia 217 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.48g, diameter 18mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2, Camp reverse (RIC VII Siscia 217)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Siscia 217

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

328 AD-329 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.48g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C

Bust of Constantius II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left

Reverse

PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS

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

About This Type

This RIC VII Siscia 217 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 2.48g, 18mm 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 217?: RIC VII Siscia 217 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (328 AD-329 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Siscia 217.
How do you identify RIC VII Siscia 217?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left with the inscription FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C. The reverse depicts Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, with five or six stone layers; star above with the inscription PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Siscia 217?: RIC VII Siscia 217 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.48g, diameter 18mm, die axis 1 h, struck.