How do you identify RIC VIII Sirmium 66?

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 66?

RIC VIII Sirmium 66 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.19g, diameter 22mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Constantius II Siliqua — RIC VIII Sirmium 66

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Sirmium 66

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Siliqua

Date

355 AD-361 AD

Mint

Sirmium

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.19g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

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 66 is a siliqua of Constantius II (355 AD-361 AD), struck at the Sirmium mint. The reverse depicts VOTIS/XXX/MVLTIS/XXXX within a wreath. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.19g, 22mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Sirmium 66?: RIC VIII Sirmium 66 is a Silver Siliqua of Constantius II (355 AD-361 AD) struck at the Sirmium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Sirmium 66.
How do you identify RIC VIII Sirmium 66?: 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 66?: RIC VIII Sirmium 66 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.19g, diameter 22mm, die axis 7 h, struck.