What is RIC VII Siscia 23?

RIC VII Siscia 23 is a Gold Solidus of Constantine I (317 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Siscia 23.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Siscia 23?

RIC VII Siscia 23 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.52g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantine I Solidus — RIC VII Siscia 23

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Siscia 23

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

Solidus

Date

317 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.52g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTAN-TINVS P F AVG

Head of Constantine I, laureate, right

Reverse

GAVDIVM ROMANORVM

Francia, draped, seated left on ground, placing left hand in lap; behind her, trophy with spearheads, bow and spear below; in exergue, FRANCIA

About This Type

This RIC VII Siscia 23 is a solidus of Constantine I (317 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Francia, draped, seated left on ground, placing left hand in lap; behind her, trophy with spearheads, bow and spear below; in exergue, FRANCIA. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.52g, 20mm diameter.

About the Solidus

The solidus was the gold coin of the late Roman and Byzantine empires, introduced by Constantine I around 309 AD at 4.5 grams. It maintained its weight standard for over seven centuries, making it one of the most stable currencies in history.

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 23?: RIC VII Siscia 23 is a Gold Solidus of Constantine I (317 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Siscia 23.
How do you identify RIC VII Siscia 23?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, laureate, right with the inscription CONSTAN-TINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Francia, draped, seated left on ground, placing left hand in lap; behind her, trophy with spearheads, bow and spear below; in exergue, FRANCIA with the inscription GAVDIVM ROMANORVM. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Siscia 23?: RIC VII Siscia 23 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.52g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.