Constantius II Semissis — RIC VIII Antioch 95

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Antioch 95

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Semissis

Date

347 AD-355 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

draped

Obverse

CONSTANTI-VS NOB CAES

Bust of Constantius Gallus, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM

Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass, supporting a shield inscribed VOT/IS/V on her left knee; a small genius supports the shield with both hands

About This Type

This RIC VIII Antioch 95 is a semissis of Constantius II (347 AD-355 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass, supporting a shield inscribed VOT/IS/V on her left knee; a small genius supports the shield with both hands.

About the Semissis

The semissis was a late Roman and Byzantine gold denomination worth half a solidus, typically weighing about 2.25 grams. It was introduced in the fourth century and continued into the Byzantine period.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Antioch 95?: RIC VIII Antioch 95 is a Gold Semissis of Constantius II (347 AD-355 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Antioch 95.
How do you identify RIC VIII Antioch 95?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius Gallus, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTI-VS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass, supporting a shield inscribed VOT/IS/V on her left knee; a small genius supports the shield with both hands with the inscription VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM. Portrait type: draped.