What is RIC VII Siscia 241?

RIC VII Siscia 241 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (334 AD-335 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Siscia 241.

How do you identify RIC VII Siscia 241?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constantinopolis, laureate, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left, holding reversed spear in right hand with the inscription CONSTAN-TINOPOLIS. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left on prow, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription Punkt B SIS Punkt. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Siscia 241?

RIC VII Siscia 241 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.26g, diameter 18mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2, Victory (RIC VII Siscia 241)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Siscia 241

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

334 AD-335 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.26g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTAN-TINOPOLIS

Bust of Constantinopolis, laureate, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left, holding reversed spear in right hand

Reverse

Punkt B SIS Punkt

Victory, winged, draped, standing left on prow, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VII Siscia 241 is an ae2 of Constantine I (334 AD-335 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left on prow, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.26g, 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 241?: RIC VII Siscia 241 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (334 AD-335 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Siscia 241.
How do you identify RIC VII Siscia 241?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantinopolis, laureate, helmeted, wearing imperial cloak, left, holding reversed spear in right hand with the inscription CONSTAN-TINOPOLIS. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left on prow, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription Punkt B SIS Punkt. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Siscia 241?: RIC VII Siscia 241 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.26g, diameter 18mm, die axis 1 h, struck.