How do you identify RIC VIII Arelate 261?

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 // PCON. Portrait type: diademed.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Arelate 261?

RIC VIII Arelate 261 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.04g, diameter 19mm, die axis 10 h, struck.

Constantius II Reduced Siliqua — RIC VIII Arelate 261

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Arelate 261

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Reduced Siliqua

Date

355 AD-360 AD

Mint

Arelate

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.04g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

10 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 // PCON

VOTIS/XXX/MVLTIS/XXXX within a wreath

About This Type

This RIC VIII Arelate 261 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. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.04g, 19mm diameter.

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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Arelate 261?: RIC VIII Arelate 261 is a Silver Reduced Siliqua of Constantius II (355 AD-360 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Arelate 261.
How do you identify RIC VIII Arelate 261?: 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 // PCON. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Arelate 261?: RIC VIII Arelate 261 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.04g, diameter 19mm, die axis 10 h, struck.