What is RIC VII Siscia 251?

RIC VII Siscia 251 is a Gold Fraction of Constantine I (335 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Siscia 251.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Siscia 251?

RIC VII Siscia 251 was struck in Gold, standard weight 2.54g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I Fraction — RIC VII Siscia 251

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Siscia 251

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

Fraction

Date

335 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Gold

Weight

2.54g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C

Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, seen from behind

Reverse

PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS

Constantine II, draped, cuirassed, cloak displayed, standing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and globe in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VII Siscia 251 is a fraction of Constantine I (335 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Constantine II, draped, cuirassed, cloak displayed, standing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and globe in left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 2.54g, 19mm diameter.

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 251?: RIC VII Siscia 251 is a Gold Fraction of Constantine I (335 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Siscia 251.
How do you identify RIC VII Siscia 251?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, seen from behind with the inscription CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C. The reverse depicts Constantine II, draped, cuirassed, cloak displayed, standing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and globe in left hand with the inscription PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Siscia 251?: RIC VII Siscia 251 was struck in Gold, standard weight 2.54g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.