RIC VII Siscia 254 Constantine I obverse, Bust of Constantius II, laureate, cuirassed, right Obverse
RIC VII Siscia 254 Constantine I reverse, Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each hold... Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference
RIC VII Siscia 254
Ruler
Constantine I
Denomination
AE2
Date
335 AD-336 AD
Mint
Siscia
Metal
Bronze
Weight
1.33g
Diameter
15mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C

Bust of Constantius II, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS

Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding reversed spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, a standard

About This Type

This RIC VII Siscia 254 is an ae2 of Constantine I (335 AD-336 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding reversed spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, a standard. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.33g, 15mm 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Siscia 254?
RIC VII Siscia 254 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (335 AD-336 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Siscia 254.
How do you identify RIC VII Siscia 254?
The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C. The reverse depicts Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding reversed spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, a standard with the inscription GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Siscia 254?
RIC VII Siscia 254 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.33g, diameter 15mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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