Constans Multiple-Gold — RIC VIII Siscia 110

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Siscia 110

Ruler

Constans

Denomination

Multiple-Gold

Date

340 AD-350 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

FL IVL CONS-TANS P F AVG

Bust of Constans, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VICTORIAE DD NN AVGG

Two Victories, winged, draped, standing facing each other, holding between them a wreath inscribed VOT/X/MVL/XX

About This Type

This RIC VIII Siscia 110 is a multiple-gold of Constans (340 AD-350 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Two Victories, winged, draped, standing facing each other, holding between them a wreath inscribed VOT/X/MVL/XX.

About the Multiple-Gold

Gold multiples are oversized gold coins struck at weights of two or more solidi. They were presentation pieces and imperial donatives rather than circulating currency. Surviving examples are extremely rare and command high prices.

About the Siscia Mint

Siscia (modern Sisak, Croatia) was a major late Roman mint, operating from the late third century through the late fourth century. It produced large quantities of bronze coinage for the Danube frontier region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VIII Siscia 110?: RIC VIII Siscia 110 is a Gold Multiple-Gold of Constans (340 AD-350 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Siscia 110.
How do you identify RIC VIII Siscia 110?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constans, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL IVL CONS-TANS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Two Victories, winged, draped, standing facing each other, holding between them a wreath inscribed VOT/X/MVL/XX with the inscription VICTORIAE DD NN AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.