What is RIC VII Siscia 43?

RIC VII Siscia 43 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (317 AD-318 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Siscia 43.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Siscia 43?

RIC VII Siscia 43 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.25g, diameter 16mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2 (RIC VII Siscia 43)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Siscia 43

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

317 AD-318 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

1.25g

Diameter

16mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

DIVO CLAVDIO OPTIMO IMP

Head of Claudius II Gothicus, veiled, laureate, right

Reverse

REQVIES OPTIMO-RVM MERITORVM

Claudius II Gothicus, veiled, draped, seated left in curule chair, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VII Siscia 43 is an ae2 of Constantine I (317 AD-318 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Claudius II Gothicus, veiled, draped, seated left in curule chair, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 1.25g, 16mm 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 43?: RIC VII Siscia 43 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (317 AD-318 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Siscia 43.
How do you identify RIC VII Siscia 43?: The obverse depicts Head of Claudius II Gothicus, veiled, laureate, right with the inscription DIVO CLAVDIO OPTIMO IMP. The reverse depicts Claudius II Gothicus, veiled, draped, seated left in curule chair, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left hand with the inscription REQVIES OPTIMO-RVM MERITORVM. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Siscia 43?: RIC VII Siscia 43 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 1.25g, diameter 16mm, die axis 6 h, struck.