How do you identify RIC VIII Cyzicus 3?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N CONSTA-NTIVS AVG. The reverse depicts VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX within a wreath with the inscription FELICITAS REI PVBLICE. Portrait type: diademed.

Constantius II Siliqua — RIC VIII Cyzicus 3

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Cyzicus 3

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Siliqua

Date

342 AD

Mint

Cyzicus

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

diademed

Obverse

D N CONSTA-NTIVS AVG

Bust of Constantius II, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

FELICITAS REI PVBLICE

VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX within a wreath

About This Type

This RIC VIII Cyzicus 3 is a siliqua of Constantius II (342 AD), struck at the Cyzicus mint. The reverse depicts VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX within a wreath.

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 Cyzicus Mint

Cyzicus (in modern Turkey) was a major eastern mint from the third century onward. Its mint mark typically appears as a variant of SMK in the reverse exergue of late Roman coinage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Cyzicus 3?: RIC VIII Cyzicus 3 is a Silver Siliqua of Constantius II (342 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Cyzicus 3.
How do you identify RIC VIII Cyzicus 3?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N CONSTA-NTIVS AVG. The reverse depicts VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX within a wreath with the inscription FELICITAS REI PVBLICE. Portrait type: diademed.