Constantius II Siliqua, VOTIS reverse
RIC VIII Sirmium 17 · 351 AD-355 AD · Sirmium
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG
Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
VOTIS / XXX / MVLTIS / XXXX // • SIRM
VOTIS/XXX/MVLTIS/XXXX within a wreath
About This Type
This RIC VIII Sirmium 17 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. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.07g, 21mm diameter.
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 17?
- RIC VIII Sirmium 17 is a Silver Siliqua of Constantius II (351 AD-355 AD) struck at the Sirmium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Sirmium 17.
- How do you identify RIC VIII Sirmium 17?
- 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 // • SIRM. Portrait type: diademed.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Sirmium 17?
- RIC VIII Sirmium 17 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.07g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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