Constantius Reduced Siliqua, VOTIS reverse
RIC VIII Rome 302 · 357 AD · Rome · Issued under Constantius II
Obverse
D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG
Bust of Constantius, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
VOTIS/XXX/MVLTIS/XXXX within a wreath
About This Type
This RIC VIII Rome 302 is a reduced siliqua of Constantius, issued under Constantius II (357 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts VOTIS/XXX/MVLTIS/XXXX within a wreath.
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 Rome Mint
The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VIII Rome 302?
- RIC VIII Rome 302 is a Silver Reduced Siliqua of Constantius issued under Constantius II (357 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Rome 302.
- How do you identify RIC VIII Rome 302?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts VOTIS/XXX/MVLTIS/XXXX within a wreath. Portrait type: laureate.
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