RIC VIII Antioch 186 — Constantius II Reduced Siliqua
RIC VIII Antioch 186 · 355 AD-361 AD · Antiocheia Syria
Obverse
D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG
Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
VOTIS/XXX/MVLTIS/XXXX within a wreath
About This Type
This RIC VIII Antioch 186 is a reduced siliqua of Constantius II (355 AD-361 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts VOTIS/XXX/MVLTIS/XXXX within a wreath.
About the Reduced Siliqua
The reduced siliqua is a lighter version of the standard siliqua, struck at a lower weight standard during periods of monetary contraction in the late Roman empire. It typically weighs 1.0–1.5 grams compared to the full siliqua's 2–3 grams.
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 186?
- RIC VIII Antioch 186 is a Silver Reduced Siliqua of Constantius II (355 AD-361 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Antioch 186.
- How do you identify RIC VIII Antioch 186?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts VOTIS/XXX/MVLTIS/XXXX within a wreath. Portrait type: diademed.
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