What is RIC VIII Siscia 115?

RIC VIII Siscia 115 is a Gold Solidus of Constans (340 AD-350 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Siscia 115.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Siscia 115?

RIC VIII Siscia 115 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.48g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constans Solidus, Two Victories (RIC VIII Siscia 115)

Obverse

Reverse

Römisch-Germanisches Museum, Köln

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Siscia 115

Ruler

Constans

Denomination

Solidus

Date

340 AD-350 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.48g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL IVL CONS-TANS P F AVG

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

Reverse

OB VICTORIAM TRIVMFALEM

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

About This Type

This RIC VIII Siscia 115 is a solidus 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/XV. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.48g, 21mm diameter.

About the Solidus

The solidus was the gold coin of the late Roman and Byzantine empires, introduced by Constantine I around 309 AD at 4.5 grams. It maintained its weight standard for over seven centuries, making it one of the most stable currencies in history.

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 115?: RIC VIII Siscia 115 is a Gold Solidus of Constans (340 AD-350 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Siscia 115.
How do you identify RIC VIII Siscia 115?: 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/XV with the inscription OB VICTORIAM TRIVMFALEM. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Siscia 115?: RIC VIII Siscia 115 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.48g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.