What is RIC VII Siscia 52?

RIC VII Siscia 52 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (318 AD-319 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Siscia 52.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Siscia 52?

RIC VII Siscia 52 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.45g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I AE2, Two Victories (RIC VII Siscia 52)

Obverse

Reverse

Universität Wien, Institut für Numismatik und Geldgeschichte

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Siscia 52

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

AE2

Date

318 AD-319 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

2.45g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG

Bust of Constantine I, laureate, helmeted, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP

Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding a shield inscribed VOT/PR supported by altar

About This Type

This RIC VII Siscia 52 is an ae2 of Constantine I (318 AD-319 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding a shield inscribed VOT/PR supported by altar. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 2.45g, 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 52?: RIC VII Siscia 52 is a Bronze AE2 of Constantine I (318 AD-319 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Siscia 52.
How do you identify RIC VII Siscia 52?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, laureate, helmeted, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG. The reverse depicts Two Victories, winged, draped, facing each other, holding a shield inscribed VOT/PR supported by altar with the inscription VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Siscia 52?: RIC VII Siscia 52 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 2.45g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.