How do you identify RIC VIII Constantinople 133?

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•A. Portrait type: diademed.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Constantinople 133?

RIC VIII Constantinople 133 was struck in Silver, standard weight 1.8g, diameter 20mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Constantius II Reduced Siliqua — RIC VIII Constantinople 133

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Constantinople 133

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Reduced Siliqua

Date

355 AD-361 AD

Mint

Constantinople

Metal

Silver

Weight

1.8g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

5 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•A

VOTIS/XXX/MVLTIS/XXXX within a wreath

About This Type

This RIC VIII Constantinople 133 is a reduced siliqua of Constantius II (355 AD-361 AD), struck at the Constantinople mint. The reverse depicts VOTIS/XXX/MVLTIS/XXXX within a wreath. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 1.8g, 20mm 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 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 133?: RIC VIII Constantinople 133 is a Silver Reduced Siliqua of Constantius II (355 AD-361 AD) struck at the Constantinople mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Constantinople 133.
How do you identify RIC VIII Constantinople 133?: 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•A. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Constantinople 133?: RIC VIII Constantinople 133 was struck in Silver, standard weight 1.8g, diameter 20mm, die axis 5 h, struck.