Silver
Siliqua
RIC VIII Sirmium 15 — Constantius II Siliqua
RIC VIII Sirmium 15 · 351 AD-355 AD · Sirmium
Obverse
Classical Numismatic Group, CC-BY-SA-2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
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.
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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