What is RIC VII Siscia 37?

RIC VII Siscia 37 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (317 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Siscia 37.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Siscia 37?

RIC VII Siscia 37 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.88g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Siscia 37)

Obverse

Reverse

Universität Wien, Institut für Numismatik und Geldgeschichte

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Siscia 37

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

317 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.88g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB CAES

Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

CLARITAS R-EIPVBLICAE

Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VII Siscia 37 is an ae2 of Constantine I (317 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.88g, 19mm 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 37?: RIC VII Siscia 37 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (317 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Siscia 37.
How do you identify RIC VII Siscia 37?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand with the inscription CLARITAS R-EIPVBLICAE. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Siscia 37?: RIC VII Siscia 37 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.88g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.