Julian Reduced Siliqua, VOTIS reverse
RIC VIII Arelate 263 · 355 AD-360 AD · Arelate · Issued under Constantius II
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
D N IVLIAN-VS NOB CAES
Bust of Julian, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
VOTIS / V / MVLTIS / X // TCON
VOTIS/V/MVLTIS/X within a wreath
About This Type
This RIC VIII Arelate 263 is a reduced siliqua of Julian, issued under Constantius II (355 AD-360 AD), struck at the Arelate mint. The reverse depicts VOTIS/V/MVLTIS/X within a wreath. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 1.98g, 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).
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VIII Arelate 263?
- RIC VIII Arelate 263 is a Silver Reduced Siliqua of Julian issued under Constantius II (355 AD-360 AD) struck at the Arelate mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Arelate 263.
- How do you identify RIC VIII Arelate 263?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Julian, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N IVLIAN-VS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts VOTIS/V/MVLTIS/X within a wreath with the inscription VOTIS / V / MVLTIS / X // TCON. Portrait type: draped.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Arelate 263?
- RIC VIII Arelate 263 was struck in Silver, standard weight 1.98g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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