What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Siscia 147?

RIC VIII Siscia 147 was struck in Silver, standard weight 12.34g, diameter 37mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constans Multiple-Silver — RIC VIII Siscia 147

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Siscia 147

Ruler

Constans

Denomination

Multiple-Silver

Date

340 AD-350 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Silver

Weight

12.34g

Diameter

37mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL IVL CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG

Bust of Constantius II, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

TRIVMFATOR - GENT-IVM BARBARARVM

Constantius II, diademed, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding standard with Chi-Rho in banner in right hand and transverse spear with point downwards in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VIII Siscia 147 is a multiple-silver of Constans (340 AD-350 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Constantius II, diademed, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding standard with Chi-Rho in banner in right hand and transverse spear with point downwards in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 12.34g, 37mm diameter.

About the Multiple-Silver

Silver multiples are oversized silver coins struck at weights exceeding the standard siliqua or miliarensis. Like gold multiples, they were presentation pieces rather than regular currency.

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 147?: RIC VIII Siscia 147 is a Silver Multiple-Silver of Constans (340 AD-350 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Siscia 147.
How do you identify RIC VIII Siscia 147?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, laureate, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL IVL CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Constantius II, diademed, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding standard with Chi-Rho in banner in right hand and transverse spear with point downwards in left hand with the inscription TRIVMFATOR - GENT-IVM BARBARARVM. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Siscia 147?: RIC VIII Siscia 147 was struck in Silver, standard weight 12.34g, diameter 37mm, die axis 6 h, struck.