What is RIC VII Siscia 240?

RIC VII Siscia 240 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (334 AD-335 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Siscia 240.

How do you identify RIC VII Siscia 240?

The obverse depicts Bust of Roma, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left with the inscription VRBS - ROMA. The reverse depicts She-wolf, standing left, suckling twins; above, two stars with the inscription Punkt B SIS Punkt. Portrait type: helmeted.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Siscia 240?

RIC VII Siscia 240 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.62g, diameter 18mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Siscia 240)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Siscia 240

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

334 AD-335 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.62g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

helmeted

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

VRBS - ROMA

Bust of Roma, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left

Reverse

Punkt B SIS Punkt

She-wolf, standing left, suckling twins; above, two stars

About This Type

This RIC VII Siscia 240 is an ae2 of Constantine I (334 AD-335 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts She-wolf, standing left, suckling twins; above, two stars. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.62g, 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 240?: RIC VII Siscia 240 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (334 AD-335 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Siscia 240.
How do you identify RIC VII Siscia 240?: The obverse depicts Bust of Roma, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left with the inscription VRBS - ROMA. The reverse depicts She-wolf, standing left, suckling twins; above, two stars with the inscription Punkt B SIS Punkt. Portrait type: helmeted.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Siscia 240?: RIC VII Siscia 240 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.62g, diameter 18mm, die axis 7 h, struck.