RIC VIII Antioch 106 — Constantius II Siliqua
RIC VIII Antioch 106 · 347 AD-355 AD · Antiocheia Syria
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG
Head of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, right
Reverse
VOT / XXV / MVLTIS / XXX // ANT
VOTIS/XXV/MVLTIS/XXX within a wreath
About This Type
This RIC VIII Antioch 106 is a siliqua of Constantius II (347 AD-355 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts VOTIS/XXV/MVLTIS/XXX within a wreath. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.1g, 20mm diameter.
About the Siliqua
The siliqua was a late Roman silver denomination introduced in the fourth century, typically weighing 2–3 grams. It was the main silver coin of the late empire alongside the gold solidus.
About the Antiocheia Syria Mint
Antiocheia (modern Antakya, Turkey) was one of the major eastern mints, operating from the Seleucid period through the late Roman Empire. It produced large volumes of silver and bronze coinage for the eastern provinces.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VIII Antioch 106?
- RIC VIII Antioch 106 is a Silver Siliqua of Constantius II (347 AD-355 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Antioch 106.
- How do you identify RIC VIII Antioch 106?
- The obverse depicts Head of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, right with the inscription D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts VOTIS/XXV/MVLTIS/XXX within a wreath with the inscription VOT / XXV / MVLTIS / XXX // ANT. Portrait type: diademed.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Antioch 106?
- RIC VIII Antioch 106 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.1g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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