What is RIC VII Siscia 255?

RIC VII Siscia 255 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (335 AD-336 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Siscia 255.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Siscia 255?

RIC VII Siscia 255 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.44g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Siscia 255)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Siscia 255

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

335 AD-336 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.44g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL CONSTANTIS BEA C

Bust of Constans, laureate, draped, 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 255 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 1.44g, 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 255?: RIC VII Siscia 255 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (335 AD-336 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Siscia 255.
How do you identify RIC VII Siscia 255?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL CONSTANTIS BEA 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 255?: RIC VII Siscia 255 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.44g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.