How do you identify RIC VIII Arelate 203?

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 with the inscription VOTIS / XXX / MVLTIS / XXXX // PAR. Portrait type: diademed.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Arelate 203?

RIC VIII Arelate 203 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.41g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantius II Siliqua — RIC VIII Arelate 203

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Arelate 203

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Siliqua

Date

353 AD-355 AD

Mint

Arelate

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.41g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG

Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VOTIS / XXX / MVLTIS / XXXX // PAR

VOTIS/XXX/MVLTIS/XXXX within a wreath

About This Type

This RIC VIII Arelate 203 is a siliqua of Constantius II (353 AD-355 AD), struck at the Arelate mint. The reverse depicts VOTIS/XXX/MVLTIS/XXXX within a wreath. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.41g, 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 Arelate Mint

Arelate (modern Arles, France) replaced the Lugdunum mint in the early fourth century and became one of the principal Western mints. Its mint mark typically includes AR or CON (Constantina).

All Constantius II coins Arelate mint All Siliqua coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Arelate 203?: RIC VIII Arelate 203 is a Silver Siliqua of Constantius II (353 AD-355 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Arelate 203.
How do you identify RIC VIII Arelate 203?: 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 with the inscription VOTIS / XXX / MVLTIS / XXXX // PAR. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Arelate 203?: RIC VIII Arelate 203 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.41g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.