Constantius II Siliqua, VOTIS (RIC VIII Sirmium 15) | NumisLens

RIC VIII Sirmium 15 Constantius II obverse, Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Sirmium 15

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Siliqua

Date

351 AD-355 AD

Mint

Sirmium

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

diademed

Obverse

D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG

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

Reverse

VOTIS/XXX/MVLTIS/XXXX within a wreath

About This Type

This RIC VIII Sirmium 15 is a siliqua of Constantius II (351 AD-355 AD), struck at the Sirmium mint. The reverse depicts VOTIS/XXX/MVLTIS/XXXX 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Sirmium 15?: RIC VIII Sirmium 15 is a Silver Siliqua of Constantius II (351 AD-355 AD) struck at the Sirmium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Sirmium 15.
How do you identify RIC VIII Sirmium 15?: 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. Portrait type: diademed.

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