RIC VIII Arelate 259 — Constantius II Reduced Siliqua
RIC VIII Arelate 259 · 355 AD-360 AD · Arelate
Obverse
D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG
Bust of Constantius II, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
VOTIS/XXX/MVLTIS/XXXX within a wreath
About This Type
This RIC VIII Arelate 259 is a reduced siliqua of Constantius II (355 AD-360 AD), struck at the Arelate 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 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).
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VIII Arelate 259?
- RIC VIII Arelate 259 is a Silver Reduced Siliqua of Constantius II (355 AD-360 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Arelate 259.
- How do you identify RIC VIII Arelate 259?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, laureate, rosette-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: laureate.
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