How do you identify RIC VIII Constantinople 104?

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 // C Zweig Ө. Portrait type: diademed.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Constantinople 104?

RIC VIII Constantinople 104 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.32g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantius II Siliqua — RIC VIII Constantinople 104

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Constantinople 104

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Siliqua

Date

351 AD-355 AD

Mint

Constantinople

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.32g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 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 // C Zweig Ө

VOTIS/XXX/MVLTIS/XXXX within a wreath

About This Type

This RIC VIII Constantinople 104 is a siliqua of Constantius II (351 AD-355 AD), struck at the Constantinople mint. The reverse depicts VOTIS/XXX/MVLTIS/XXXX within a wreath. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.32g, 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 Constantinople Mint

Constantinople (modern Istanbul) became the principal mint of the eastern Roman Empire after its foundation in 330 AD. It remained the dominant mint for gold coinage throughout the Byzantine period.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Constantinople 104?: RIC VIII Constantinople 104 is a Silver Siliqua of Constantius II (351 AD-355 AD) struck at the Constantinople mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Constantinople 104.
How do you identify RIC VIII Constantinople 104?: 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 // C Zweig Ө. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Constantinople 104?: RIC VIII Constantinople 104 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.32g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.