RIC VIII Sirmium 68 — Constantius II Reduced Siliqua
RIC VIII Sirmium 68 · 355 AD-361 AD · Sirmium
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG
Bust of Constantius II, pearl-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
SIRM
VOTIS/XXX/MVLTIS/XXXX within a wreath
About This Type
This RIC VIII Sirmium 68 is a reduced 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 2.29g, 20mm diameter.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VIII Sirmium 68?
- RIC VIII Sirmium 68 is a Silver Reduced Siliqua of Constantius II (355 AD-361 AD) struck at the Sirmium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Sirmium 68.
- How do you identify RIC VIII Sirmium 68?
- 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 SIRM. Portrait type: diademed.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Sirmium 68?
- RIC VIII Sirmium 68 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.29g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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